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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,410.60, 27,615.90 and 16,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,410.60, 27,615.90 and 16,855.40 is: 25,283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,410.60 : 27,615.90 = 16,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,410.60/27,615.90 = 16,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,410.60x = 27,615.90 × 16,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,410.60x = 465,477,040.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,477,040.86/18,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,283.10

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