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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,280.48, 27,431.64 and 16,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,280.48, 27,431.64 and 16,793.32 is: 25,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,280.48 : 27,431.64 = 16,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,280.48/27,431.64 = 16,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,280.48x = 27,431.64 × 16,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,280.48x = 460,668,308.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,668,308.64/18,280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,200.01

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