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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.20, 27,365.40 and 16,822.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.20, 27,365.40 and 16,822.80 is: 25,287.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.20 : 27,365.40 = 16,822.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.20/27,365.40 = 16,822.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.20x = 27,365.40 × 16,822.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.20x = 460,362,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,362,651.12/18,205.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,287.43

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