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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.60, 27,350.80 and 16,785.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.60, 27,350.80 and 16,785.60 is: 25,164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.60 : 27,350.80 = 16,785.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.60/27,350.80 = 16,785.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.60x = 27,350.80 × 16,785.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.60x = 459,099,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,099,588.48/18,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,164.97

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