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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.40, 27,347.10 and 15,412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.40, 27,347.10 and 15,412.60 is: 23,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.40 : 27,347.10 = 15,412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.40/27,347.10 = 15,412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.40x = 27,347.10 × 15,412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.40x = 421,489,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,489,913.46/18,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,118.90

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