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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,431.40, 27,647.10 and 16,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,431.40, 27,647.10 and 16,244.40 is: 24,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,431.40 : 27,647.10 = 16,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,431.40/27,647.10 = 16,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,431.40x = 27,647.10 × 16,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,431.40x = 449,110,551.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,110,551.24/18,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.60

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