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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,222.80, 27,334.20 and 16,473.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,222.80, 27,334.20 and 16,473.20 is: 24,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,222.80 : 27,334.20 = 16,473.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,222.80/27,334.20 = 16,473.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,222.80x = 27,334.20 × 16,473.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,222.80x = 450,281,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,281,743.44/18,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.80

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