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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,373.40, 27,560.10 and 16,405.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,373.40, 27,560.10 and 16,405.10 is: 24,607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,373.40 : 27,560.10 = 16,405.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,373.40/27,560.10 = 16,405.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,373.40x = 27,560.10 × 16,405.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,373.40x = 452,126,196.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,126,196.51/18,373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,607.65

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