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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.40, 27,347.10 and 16,791.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.40, 27,347.10 and 16,791.40 is: 25,187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.40 : 27,347.10 = 16,791.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.40/27,347.10 = 16,791.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.40x = 27,347.10 × 16,791.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.40x = 459,196,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,196,094.94/18,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,187.10

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