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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,470.80, 27,706.20 and 16,429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,470.80, 27,706.20 and 16,429.60 is: 24,644.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,470.80 : 27,706.20 = 16,429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,470.80/27,706.20 = 16,429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,470.80x = 27,706.20 × 16,429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,470.80x = 455,201,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,201,783.52/18,470.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.40

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