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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,021.40, 27,032.10 and 16,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,021.40, 27,032.10 and 16,709.20 is: 25,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,021.40 : 27,032.10 = 16,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,021.40/27,032.10 = 16,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,021.40x = 27,032.10 × 16,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,021.40x = 451,684,765.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,684,765.32/18,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,063.80

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