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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,446.40, 27,637.20 and 15,141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,446.40, 27,637.20 and 15,141.60 is: 22,685.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,446.40 : 27,637.20 = 15,141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,446.40/27,637.20 = 15,141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,446.40x = 27,637.20 × 15,141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,446.40x = 418,471,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,471,427.52/18,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.80

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