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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.40, 27,423.60 and 16,669.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.40, 27,423.60 and 16,669.60 is: 25,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.40 : 27,423.60 = 16,669.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.40/27,423.60 = 16,669.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.40x = 27,423.60 × 16,669.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.40x = 457,140,442.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,140,442.56/18,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.40

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