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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.40, 27,209.10 and 16,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.40, 27,209.10 and 16,827.20 is: 25,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.40 : 27,209.10 = 16,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.40/27,209.10 = 16,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.40x = 27,209.10 × 16,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.40x = 457,852,967.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,852,967.52/18,139.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,240.80

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