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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.40, 27,264.60 and 16,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.40, 27,264.60 and 16,390.80 is: 24,586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.40 : 27,264.60 = 16,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.40/27,264.60 = 16,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.40x = 27,264.60 × 16,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.40x = 446,888,605.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,888,605.68/18,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.20

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