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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,086.80, 27,130.20 and 16,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,086.80, 27,130.20 and 16,819.60 is: 25,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,086.80 : 27,130.20 = 16,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,086.80/27,130.20 = 16,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,086.80x = 27,130.20 × 16,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,086.80x = 456,319,111.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,319,111.92/18,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,229.40

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