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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.72, 27,125.96 and 16,345.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.72, 27,125.96 and 16,345.70 is: 24,522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.72 : 27,125.96 = 16,345.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.72/27,125.96 = 16,345.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.72x = 27,125.96 × 16,345.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.72x = 443,392,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,392,709.61/18,080.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.96

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