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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,212.80, 27,319.20 and 16,463.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,212.80, 27,319.20 and 16,463.20 is: 24,694.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,212.80 : 27,319.20 = 16,463.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,212.80/27,319.20 = 16,463.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,212.80x = 27,319.20 × 16,463.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,212.80x = 449,761,453.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,761,453.44/18,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,694.80

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