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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,177.20, 27,265.80 and 16,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,177.20, 27,265.80 and 16,449.20 is: 24,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,177.20 : 27,265.80 = 16,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,177.20/27,265.80 = 16,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,177.20x = 27,265.80 × 16,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,177.20x = 448,500,597.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,500,597.36/18,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.80

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