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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,408.60, 27,612.90 and 16,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,408.60, 27,612.90 and 16,853.40 is: 25,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,408.60 : 27,612.90 = 16,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,408.60/27,612.90 = 16,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,408.60x = 27,612.90 × 16,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,408.60x = 465,371,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,371,248.86/18,408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,280.10

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