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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,311.40, 27,467.10 and 16,885.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,311.40, 27,467.10 and 16,885.80 is: 25,328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,311.40 : 27,467.10 = 16,885.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,311.40/27,467.10 = 16,885.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,311.40x = 27,467.10 × 16,885.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,311.40x = 463,803,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,803,957.18/18,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,328.70

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