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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.80, 27,287.70 and 16,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.80, 27,287.70 and 16,004.80 is: 24,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.80 : 27,287.70 = 16,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.80/27,287.70 = 16,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.80x = 27,287.70 × 16,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.80x = 436,734,180.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,734,180.96/18,191.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.20

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