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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.16, 27,479.28 and 16,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.16, 27,479.28 and 16,970.24 is: 25,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.16 : 27,479.28 = 16,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.16/27,479.28 = 16,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.16x = 27,479.28 × 16,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.16x = 466,329,976.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,329,976.63/18,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,393.48

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