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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,401.80, 27,602.70 and 16,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,401.80, 27,602.70 and 16,287.70 is: 24,431.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,401.80 : 27,602.70 = 16,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,401.80/27,602.70 = 16,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,401.80x = 27,602.70 × 16,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,401.80x = 449,584,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,584,496.79/18,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,431.55

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