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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.60, 27,245.40 and 16,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.60, 27,245.40 and 16,320.40 is: 24,480.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.60 : 27,245.40 = 16,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.60/27,245.40 = 16,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.60x = 27,245.40 × 16,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.60x = 444,655,826.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,655,826.16/18,163.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.60

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