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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,254.70, 27,439.65 and 16,872.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,254.70, 27,439.65 and 16,872.30 is: 25,361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,254.70 : 27,439.65 = 16,872.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,254.70/27,439.65 = 16,872.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,254.70x = 27,439.65 × 16,872.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,254.70x = 462,970,006.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,970,006.70/18,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,361.69

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