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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.60, 27,347.40 and 10,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.60, 27,347.40 and 10,441.20 is: 15,661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.60 : 27,347.40 = 10,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.60/27,347.40 = 10,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.60x = 27,347.40 × 10,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.60x = 285,539,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,539,672.88/18,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,661.80

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