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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,414.30, 27,621.45 and 16,300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,414.30, 27,621.45 and 16,300.20 is: 24,450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,414.30 : 27,621.45 = 16,300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,414.30/27,621.45 = 16,300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,414.30x = 27,621.45 × 16,300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,414.30x = 450,235,159.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,235,159.29/18,414.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.30

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