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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,139.60, 27,209.40 and 16,827.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,139.60, 27,209.40 and 16,827.40 is: 25,241.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,139.60 : 27,209.40 = 16,827.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,139.60/27,209.40 = 16,827.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,139.60x = 27,209.40 × 16,827.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,139.60x = 457,863,457.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,863,457.56/18,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,241.10

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