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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.80, 27,556.20 and 16,256.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.80, 27,556.20 and 16,256.70 is: 24,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.80 : 27,556.20 = 16,256.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.80/27,556.20 = 16,256.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.80x = 27,556.20 × 16,256.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.80x = 447,972,876.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,972,876.54/18,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385.05

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