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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.60, 27,629.40 and 16,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.60, 27,629.40 and 16,232.60 is: 24,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.60 : 27,629.40 = 16,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.60/27,629.40 = 16,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.60x = 27,629.40 × 16,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.60x = 448,496,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,496,998.44/18,419.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,348.90

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