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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.20, 27,422.70 and 16,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.20, 27,422.70 and 16,337.80 is: 24,572.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.20 : 27,422.70 = 16,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.20/27,422.70 = 16,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.20x = 27,422.70 × 16,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.20x = 448,026,588.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,026,588.06/18,233.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.02

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