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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.80, 27,311.70 and 15,903.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.80, 27,311.70 and 15,903.80 is: 23,855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.80 : 27,311.70 = 15,903.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.80/27,311.70 = 15,903.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.80x = 27,311.70 × 15,903.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.80x = 434,359,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,359,814.46/18,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,855.70

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