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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.80, 27,611.70 and 16,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.80, 27,611.70 and 16,293.70 is: 24,440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.80 : 27,611.70 = 16,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.80/27,611.70 = 16,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.80x = 27,611.70 × 16,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.80x = 449,896,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,896,756.29/18,407.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.55

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