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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,238.20, 27,430.20 and 16,342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,238.20, 27,430.20 and 16,342.80 is: 24,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,238.20 : 27,430.20 = 16,342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,238.20/27,430.20 = 16,342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,238.20x = 27,430.20 × 16,342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,238.20x = 448,286,272.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,286,272.56/18,238.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.52

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