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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.20, 27,010.20 and 16,163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.20, 27,010.20 and 16,163.60 is: 24,226.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.20 : 27,010.20 = 16,163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.20/27,010.20 = 16,163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.20x = 27,010.20 × 16,163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.20x = 436,582,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,582,068.72/18,021.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,226.03

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