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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,218.40, 27,327.60 and 16,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,218.40, 27,327.60 and 16,432.80 is: 24,649.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,218.40 : 27,327.60 = 16,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,218.40/27,327.60 = 16,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,218.40x = 27,327.60 × 16,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,218.40x = 449,068,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,068,985.28/18,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.20

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