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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,189.40, 27,211.20 and 16,439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,189.40, 27,211.20 and 16,439.80 is: 24,593.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,189.40 : 27,211.20 = 16,439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,189.40/27,211.20 = 16,439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,189.40x = 27,211.20 × 16,439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,189.40x = 447,346,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,346,685.76/18,189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.81

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