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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.40, 27,104.10 and 16,757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.40, 27,104.10 and 16,757.20 is: 25,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.40 : 27,104.10 = 16,757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.40/27,104.10 = 16,757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.40x = 27,104.10 × 16,757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.40x = 454,188,824.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,188,824.52/18,069.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,135.80

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