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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,227.20, 27,340.80 and 16,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,227.20, 27,340.80 and 16,614.40 is: 24,921.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,227.20 : 27,340.80 = 16,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,227.20/27,340.80 = 16,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,227.20x = 27,340.80 × 16,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,227.20x = 454,250,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,250,987.52/18,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.60

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