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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.70, 27,577.05 and 16,440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.70, 27,577.05 and 16,440.70 is: 24,661.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.70 : 27,577.05 = 16,440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.70/27,577.05 = 16,440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.70x = 27,577.05 × 16,440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.70x = 453,386,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,386,005.94/18,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.05

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