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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,341.40, 27,439.20 and 15,903.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,341.40, 27,439.20 and 15,903.30 is: 23,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,341.40 : 27,439.20 = 15,903.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,341.40/27,439.20 = 15,903.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,341.40x = 27,439.20 × 15,903.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,341.40x = 436,373,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,373,829.36/18,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.74

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