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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,155.40, 27,233.10 and 16,369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,155.40, 27,233.10 and 16,369.80 is: 24,554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,155.40 : 27,233.10 = 16,369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,155.40/27,233.10 = 16,369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,155.40x = 27,233.10 × 16,369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,155.40x = 445,800,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,800,400.38/18,155.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.70

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