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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,493.60, 27,740.40 and 15,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,493.60, 27,740.40 and 15,566.80 is: 23,350.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,493.60 : 27,740.40 = 15,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,493.60/27,740.40 = 15,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,493.60x = 27,740.40 × 15,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,493.60x = 431,829,258.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,829,258.72/18,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,350.20

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