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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,110.70, 27,166.05 and 16,296.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,110.70, 27,166.05 and 16,296.30 is: 24,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,110.70 : 27,166.05 = 16,296.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,110.70/27,166.05 = 16,296.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,110.70x = 27,166.05 × 16,296.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,110.70x = 442,706,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,706,100.62/18,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.45

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