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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.10, 27,165.15 and 16,797.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.10, 27,165.15 and 16,797.90 is: 25,196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.10 : 27,165.15 = 16,797.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.10/27,165.15 = 16,797.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.10x = 27,165.15 × 16,797.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.10x = 456,317,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,317,473.19/18,110.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,196.85

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