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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.60, 27,041.40 and 16,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.60, 27,041.40 and 16,069.20 is: 24,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.60 : 27,041.40 = 16,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.60/27,041.40 = 16,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.60x = 27,041.40 × 16,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.60x = 434,533,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,533,664.88/18,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.80

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