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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.40, 27,248.10 and 16,379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.40, 27,248.10 and 16,379.80 is: 24,569.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.40 : 27,248.10 = 16,379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.40/27,248.10 = 16,379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.40x = 27,248.10 × 16,379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.40x = 446,318,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,318,428.38/18,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.70

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