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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,506.40, 27,686.70 and 16,068.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,506.40, 27,686.70 and 16,068.30 is: 24,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,506.40 : 27,686.70 = 16,068.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,506.40/27,686.70 = 16,068.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,506.40x = 27,686.70 × 16,068.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,506.40x = 444,878,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,878,201.61/18,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,039.15

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