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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,313.20, 27,437.40 and 16,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,313.20, 27,437.40 and 16,239.60 is: 24,330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,313.20 : 27,437.40 = 16,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,313.20/27,437.40 = 16,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,313.20x = 27,437.40 × 16,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,313.20x = 445,572,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,572,401.04/18,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.67

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