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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,053.40, 27,080.10 and 16,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,053.40, 27,080.10 and 16,741.20 is: 25,111.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,053.40 : 27,080.10 = 16,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,053.40/27,080.10 = 16,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,053.40x = 27,080.10 × 16,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,053.40x = 453,353,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,353,370.12/18,053.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,111.80

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