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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.20, 27,319.20 and 16,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.20, 27,319.20 and 16,268.80 is: 24,468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.20 : 27,319.20 = 16,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.20/27,319.20 = 16,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.20x = 27,319.20 × 16,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.20x = 444,450,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,450,600.96/18,164.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,468.49

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