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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,365.60, 27,548.40 and 15,935.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,365.60, 27,548.40 and 15,935.60 is: 23,903.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,365.60 : 27,548.40 = 15,935.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,365.60/27,548.40 = 15,935.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,365.60x = 27,548.40 × 15,935.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,365.60x = 439,000,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,000,283.04/18,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.40

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