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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,363.20, 27,617.70 and 16,467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,363.20, 27,617.70 and 16,467.80 is: 24,767.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,363.20 : 27,617.70 = 16,467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,363.20/27,617.70 = 16,467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,363.20x = 27,617.70 × 16,467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,363.20x = 454,802,760.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,802,760.06/18,363.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.08

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