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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.80, 27,329.40 and 15,746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.80, 27,329.40 and 15,746.40 is: 23,633.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.80 : 27,329.40 = 15,746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.80/27,329.40 = 15,746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.80x = 27,329.40 × 15,746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.80x = 430,339,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,339,664.16/18,208.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,633.61

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