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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,430.20, 27,645.30 and 16,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,430.20, 27,645.30 and 16,817.40 is: 25,226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,430.20 : 27,645.30 = 16,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,430.20/27,645.30 = 16,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,430.20x = 27,645.30 × 16,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,430.20x = 464,922,068.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,922,068.22/18,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,226.10

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