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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.20, 27,129.30 and 16,703.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.20, 27,129.30 and 16,703.80 is: 25,055.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.20 : 27,129.30 = 16,703.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.20/27,129.30 = 16,703.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.20x = 27,129.30 × 16,703.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.20x = 453,162,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,162,401.34/18,086.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,055.70

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