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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,351.80, 27,527.70 and 16,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,351.80, 27,527.70 and 16,164.80 is: 24,247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,351.80 : 27,527.70 = 16,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,351.80/27,527.70 = 16,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,351.80x = 27,527.70 × 16,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,351.80x = 444,979,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,979,764.96/18,351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.20

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