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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,480.18, 27,696.06 and 16,134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,480.18, 27,696.06 and 16,134.24 is: 24,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,480.18 : 27,696.06 = 16,134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,480.18/27,696.06 = 16,134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,480.18x = 27,696.06 × 16,134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,480.18x = 446,854,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,854,879.09/18,480.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.22

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