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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,325.44, 27,470.88 and 16,702.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,325.44, 27,470.88 and 16,702.56 is: 25,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,325.44 : 27,470.88 = 16,702.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,325.44/27,470.88 = 16,702.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,325.44x = 27,470.88 × 16,702.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,325.44x = 458,834,021.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,834,021.45/18,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,038.09

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