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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,147.20, 27,220.80 and 16,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,147.20, 27,220.80 and 16,419.20 is: 24,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,147.20 : 27,220.80 = 16,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,147.20/27,220.80 = 16,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,147.20x = 27,220.80 × 16,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,147.20x = 446,943,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,943,759.36/18,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.80

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