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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.08, 27,571.20 and 16,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.08, 27,571.20 and 16,062.40 is: 24,136.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.08 : 27,571.20 = 16,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.08/27,571.20 = 16,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.08x = 27,571.20 × 16,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.08x = 442,859,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,859,642.88/18,348.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.57

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