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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,248.80, 27,308.40 and 16,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,248.80, 27,308.40 and 16,693.60 is: 24,981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,248.80 : 27,308.40 = 16,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,248.80/27,308.40 = 16,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,248.80x = 27,308.40 × 16,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,248.80x = 455,875,506.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,875,506.24/18,248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,981.12

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