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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.70, 27,422.55 and 16,860.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.70, 27,422.55 and 16,860.15 is: 25,290.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.70 : 27,422.55 = 16,860.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.70/27,422.55 = 16,860.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.70x = 27,422.55 × 16,860.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.70x = 462,348,306.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,348,306.38/18,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,290.23

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