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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,251.40, 27,377.10 and 16,811.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,251.40, 27,377.10 and 16,811.40 is: 25,217.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,251.40 : 27,377.10 = 16,811.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,251.40/27,377.10 = 16,811.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,251.40x = 27,377.10 × 16,811.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,251.40x = 460,247,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,247,378.94/18,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.10

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