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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,148.80, 27,223.20 and 16,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,148.80, 27,223.20 and 16,399.20 is: 24,598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,148.80 : 27,223.20 = 16,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,148.80/27,223.20 = 16,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,148.80x = 27,223.20 × 16,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,148.80x = 446,438,701.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,438,701.44/18,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.80

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