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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,412.40, 27,618.60 and 16,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,412.40, 27,618.60 and 16,986.80 is: 25,480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,412.40 : 27,618.60 = 16,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,412.40/27,618.60 = 16,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,412.40x = 27,618.60 × 16,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,412.40x = 469,151,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,151,634.48/18,412.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,480.20

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