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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,510.80, 27,766.20 and 16,869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,510.80, 27,766.20 and 16,869.20 is: 25,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,510.80 : 27,766.20 = 16,869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,510.80/27,766.20 = 16,869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,510.80x = 27,766.20 × 16,869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,510.80x = 468,393,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,393,581.04/18,510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,303.80

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