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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.80, 27,640.20 and 16,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.80, 27,640.20 and 16,312.70 is: 24,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.80 : 27,640.20 = 16,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.80/27,640.20 = 16,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.80x = 27,640.20 × 16,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.80x = 450,886,290.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,886,290.54/18,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.05

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