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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,372.40, 27,558.60 and 16,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,372.40, 27,558.60 and 16,404.10 is: 24,606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,372.40 : 27,558.60 = 16,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,372.40/27,558.60 = 16,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,372.40x = 27,558.60 × 16,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,372.40x = 452,074,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,074,030.26/18,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.15

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