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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,456.60, 27,660.60 and 16,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,456.60, 27,660.60 and 16,366.80 is: 24,528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,456.60 : 27,660.60 = 16,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,456.60/27,660.60 = 16,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,456.60x = 27,660.60 × 16,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,456.60x = 452,715,508.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,715,508.08/18,456.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.65

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