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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,205.30, 27,307.95 and 16,563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,205.30, 27,307.95 and 16,563.70 is: 24,845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,205.30 : 27,307.95 = 16,563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,205.30/27,307.95 = 16,563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,205.30x = 27,307.95 × 16,563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,205.30x = 452,320,691.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,320,691.42/18,205.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,845.55

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