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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,340.08, 27,559.20 and 16,054.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,340.08, 27,559.20 and 16,054.40 is: 24,124.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,340.08 : 27,559.20 = 16,054.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,340.08/27,559.20 = 16,054.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,340.08x = 27,559.20 × 16,054.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,340.08x = 442,446,420.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,446,420.48/18,340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.56

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