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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,215.20, 27,322.80 and 16,602.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,215.20, 27,322.80 and 16,602.40 is: 24,903.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,215.20 : 27,322.80 = 16,602.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,215.20/27,322.80 = 16,602.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,215.20x = 27,322.80 × 16,602.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,215.20x = 453,624,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,624,054.72/18,215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,903.60

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