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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,083.20, 27,124.80 and 16,700.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,083.20, 27,124.80 and 16,700.80 is: 25,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,083.20 : 27,124.80 = 16,700.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,083.20/27,124.80 = 16,700.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,083.20x = 27,124.80 × 16,700.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,083.20x = 453,005,859.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,005,859.84/18,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,051.20

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