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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,230.40, 27,345.60 and 16,383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,230.40, 27,345.60 and 16,383.60 is: 24,575.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,230.40 : 27,345.60 = 16,383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,230.40/27,345.60 = 16,383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,230.40x = 27,345.60 × 16,383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,230.40x = 448,019,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,019,372.16/18,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.40

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