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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.70, 27,251.55 and 16,439.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.70, 27,251.55 and 16,439.70 is: 24,659.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.70 : 27,251.55 = 16,439.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.70/27,251.55 = 16,439.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.70x = 27,251.55 × 16,439.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.70x = 448,007,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,007,306.54/18,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.55

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