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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,348.80, 27,523.20 and 16,234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,348.80, 27,523.20 and 16,234.70 is: 24,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,348.80 : 27,523.20 = 16,234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,348.80/27,523.20 = 16,234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,348.80x = 27,523.20 × 16,234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,348.80x = 446,830,895.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,830,895.04/18,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,352.05

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