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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.40, 27,903.60 and 15,783.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.40, 27,903.60 and 15,783.60 is: 23,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.40 : 27,903.60 = 15,783.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.40/27,903.60 = 15,783.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.40x = 27,903.60 × 15,783.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.40x = 440,419,260.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,419,260.96/18,602.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,675.40

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