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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,309.60, 27,464.40 and 16,268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,309.60, 27,464.40 and 16,268.40 is: 24,402.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,309.60 : 27,464.40 = 16,268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,309.60/27,464.40 = 16,268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,309.60x = 27,464.40 × 16,268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,309.60x = 446,801,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,801,844.96/18,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,402.60

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