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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,102.70, 27,132.45 and 16,245.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,102.70, 27,132.45 and 16,245.10 is: 24,348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,102.70 : 27,132.45 = 16,245.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,102.70/27,132.45 = 16,245.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,102.70x = 27,132.45 × 16,245.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,102.70x = 440,769,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,769,363.50/18,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.27

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