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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.20, 27,302.40 and 16,780.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.20, 27,302.40 and 16,780.80 is: 25,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.20 : 27,302.40 = 16,780.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.20/27,302.40 = 16,780.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.20x = 27,302.40 × 16,780.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.20x = 458,156,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,156,113.92/18,163.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,224.42

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