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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,278.60, 27,417.90 and 15,427.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,278.60, 27,417.90 and 15,427.40 is: 23,141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,278.60 : 27,417.90 = 15,427.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,278.60/27,417.90 = 15,427.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,278.60x = 27,417.90 × 15,427.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,278.60x = 422,986,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,986,910.46/18,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,141.10

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