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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.60, 27,365.40 and 15,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.60, 27,365.40 and 15,133.20 is: 22,699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.60 : 27,365.40 = 15,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.60/27,365.40 = 15,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.60x = 27,365.40 × 15,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.60x = 414,126,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,126,071.28/18,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,699.80

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