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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.20, 27,366.30 and 15,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.20, 27,366.30 and 15,940.20 is: 23,910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.20 : 27,366.30 = 15,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.20/27,366.30 = 15,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.20x = 27,366.30 × 15,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.20x = 436,224,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,224,295.26/18,244.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.30

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