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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.20, 27,046.80 and 16,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.20, 27,046.80 and 16,216.80 is: 24,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.20 : 27,046.80 = 16,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.20/27,046.80 = 16,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.20x = 27,046.80 × 16,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.20x = 438,612,546.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,612,546.24/18,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.20

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