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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.20, 27,084.30 and 16,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.20, 27,084.30 and 16,673.80 is: 25,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.20 : 27,084.30 = 16,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.20/27,084.30 = 16,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.20x = 27,084.30 × 16,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.20x = 451,598,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,598,201.34/18,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.70

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