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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,135.40, 27,203.10 and 16,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,135.40, 27,203.10 and 16,823.20 is: 25,234.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,135.40 : 27,203.10 = 16,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,135.40/27,203.10 = 16,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,135.40x = 27,203.10 × 16,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,135.40x = 457,643,191.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,643,191.92/18,135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,234.80

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