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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.20, 27,250.92 and 16,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.20, 27,250.92 and 16,302.72 is: 24,407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.20 : 27,250.92 = 16,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.20/27,250.92 = 16,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.20x = 27,250.92 × 16,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.20x = 444,264,118.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,264,118.50/18,202.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,407.17

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