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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.40, 27,212.70 and 16,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.40, 27,212.70 and 16,440.80 is: 24,595.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.40 : 27,212.70 = 16,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.40/27,212.70 = 16,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.40x = 27,212.70 × 16,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.40x = 447,398,558.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,398,558.16/18,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.31

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