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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,277.20, 27,415.80 and 16,333.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,277.20, 27,415.80 and 16,333.20 is: 24,499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,277.20 : 27,415.80 = 16,333.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,277.20/27,415.80 = 16,333.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,277.20x = 27,415.80 × 16,333.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,277.20x = 447,787,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,787,744.56/18,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.80

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