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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.60, 27,287.40 and 16,233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.60, 27,287.40 and 16,233.20 is: 24,349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.60 : 27,287.40 = 16,233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.60/27,287.40 = 16,233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.60x = 27,287.40 × 16,233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.60x = 442,961,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,961,821.68/18,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.80

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