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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.40, 27,371.10 and 16,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.40, 27,371.10 and 16,400.60 is: 24,600.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.40 : 27,371.10 = 16,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.40/27,371.10 = 16,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.40x = 27,371.10 × 16,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.40x = 448,902,462.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,902,462.66/18,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.90

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