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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.40, 27,438.60 and 16,852.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.40, 27,438.60 and 16,852.40 is: 25,278.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.40 : 27,438.60 = 16,852.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.40/27,438.60 = 16,852.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.40x = 27,438.60 × 16,852.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.40x = 462,406,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,406,262.64/18,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,278.60

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