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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,379.80, 27,569.70 and 16,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,379.80, 27,569.70 and 16,338.60 is: 24,507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,379.80 : 27,569.70 = 16,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,379.80/27,569.70 = 16,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,379.80x = 27,569.70 × 16,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,379.80x = 450,450,300.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,450,300.42/18,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.90

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