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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,344.40, 27,516.60 and 16,376.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,344.40, 27,516.60 and 16,376.10 is: 24,564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,344.40 : 27,516.60 = 16,376.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,344.40/27,516.60 = 16,376.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,344.40x = 27,516.60 × 16,376.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,344.40x = 450,614,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,614,593.26/18,344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.15

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