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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,472.80, 27,709.20 and 16,431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,472.80, 27,709.20 and 16,431.60 is: 24,647.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,472.80 : 27,709.20 = 16,431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,472.80/27,709.20 = 16,431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,472.80x = 27,709.20 × 16,431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,472.80x = 455,306,490.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,306,490.72/18,472.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.40

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