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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,405.60, 27,608.40 and 16,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,405.60, 27,608.40 and 16,364.40 is: 24,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,405.60 : 27,608.40 = 16,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,405.60/27,608.40 = 16,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,405.60x = 27,608.40 × 16,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,405.60x = 451,794,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,794,900.96/18,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.60

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