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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,403.60, 27,581.10 and 16,313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,403.60, 27,581.10 and 16,313.80 is: 24,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,403.60 : 27,581.10 = 16,313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,403.60/27,581.10 = 16,313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,403.60x = 27,581.10 × 16,313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,403.60x = 449,952,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,952,549.18/18,403.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.16

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