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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,301.60, 27,436.20 and 16,333.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,301.60, 27,436.20 and 16,333.30 is: 24,485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,301.60 : 27,436.20 = 16,333.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,301.60/27,436.20 = 16,333.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,301.60x = 27,436.20 × 16,333.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,301.60x = 448,123,685.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,123,685.46/18,301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,485.49

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