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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,229.80, 27,344.70 and 16,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,229.80, 27,344.70 and 16,588.20 is: 24,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,229.80 : 27,344.70 = 16,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,229.80/27,344.70 = 16,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,229.80x = 27,344.70 × 16,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,229.80x = 453,599,352.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,599,352.54/18,229.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,882.30

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