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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,162.56, 27,229.36 and 16,704.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,162.56, 27,229.36 and 16,704.64 is: 25,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,162.56 : 27,229.36 = 16,704.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,162.56/27,229.36 = 16,704.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,162.56x = 27,229.36 × 16,704.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,162.56x = 454,856,656.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,856,656.23/18,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,043.64

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