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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.72, 27,235.80 and 16,828.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.72, 27,235.80 and 16,828.80 is: 25,252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.72 : 27,235.80 = 16,828.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.72/27,235.80 = 16,828.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.72x = 27,235.80 × 16,828.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.72x = 458,345,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,345,831.04/18,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,252.21

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