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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,364.20, 27,546.30 and 16,636.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,364.20, 27,546.30 and 16,636.20 is: 24,954.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,364.20 : 27,546.30 = 16,636.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,364.20/27,546.30 = 16,636.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,364.20x = 27,546.30 × 16,636.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,364.20x = 458,265,756.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,265,756.06/18,364.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,954.30

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