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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,440.20, 27,630.60 and 16,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,440.20, 27,630.60 and 16,690.60 is: 25,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,440.20 : 27,630.60 = 16,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,440.20/27,630.60 = 16,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,440.20x = 27,630.60 × 16,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,440.20x = 461,171,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,171,292.36/18,440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,009.02

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