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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,138.20, 27,207.30 and 16,323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,138.20, 27,207.30 and 16,323.80 is: 24,485.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,138.20 : 27,207.30 = 16,323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,138.20/27,207.30 = 16,323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,138.20x = 27,207.30 × 16,323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,138.20x = 444,126,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,126,523.74/18,138.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.70

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