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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,400.80, 27,601.20 and 16,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,400.80, 27,601.20 and 16,359.60 is: 24,539.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,400.80 : 27,601.20 = 16,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,400.80/27,601.20 = 16,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,400.80x = 27,601.20 × 16,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,400.80x = 451,544,591.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,544,591.52/18,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,539.40

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