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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,095.20, 27,215.70 and 16,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,095.20, 27,215.70 and 16,199.80 is: 24,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,095.20 : 27,215.70 = 16,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,095.20/27,215.70 = 16,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,095.20x = 27,215.70 × 16,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,095.20x = 440,888,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,888,896.86/18,095.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,364.96

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