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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.60, 27,308.40 and 15,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.60, 27,308.40 and 15,289.60 is: 22,934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.60 : 27,308.40 = 15,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.60/27,308.40 = 15,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.60x = 27,308.40 × 15,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.60x = 417,534,512.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,534,512.64/18,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.40

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