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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.92, 27,402.24 and 16,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.92, 27,402.24 and 16,805.12 is: 25,188.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.92 : 27,402.24 = 16,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.92/27,402.24 = 16,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.92x = 27,402.24 × 16,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.92x = 460,497,931.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,497,931.47/18,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,188.71

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