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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,424.40, 27,636.60 and 16,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,424.40, 27,636.60 and 16,811.60 is: 25,217.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,424.40 : 27,636.60 = 16,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,424.40/27,636.60 = 16,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,424.40x = 27,636.60 × 16,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,424.40x = 464,615,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,615,464.56/18,424.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,217.40

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