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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,200.40, 27,264.60 and 16,035.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,200.40, 27,264.60 and 16,035.60 is: 24,021.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,200.40 : 27,264.60 = 16,035.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,200.40/27,264.60 = 16,035.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,200.40x = 27,264.60 × 16,035.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,200.40x = 437,204,219.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,204,219.76/18,200.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.68

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