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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,084.40, 27,126.60 and 16,772.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,084.40, 27,126.60 and 16,772.20 is: 25,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,084.40 : 27,126.60 = 16,772.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,084.40/27,126.60 = 16,772.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,084.40x = 27,126.60 × 16,772.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,084.40x = 454,972,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,972,760.52/18,084.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,158.30

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