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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.60, 27,548.40 and 15,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.60, 27,548.40 and 15,514.40 is: 23,271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.60 : 27,548.40 = 15,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.60/27,548.40 = 15,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.60x = 27,548.40 × 15,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.60x = 427,396,896.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,396,896.96/18,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.60

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