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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,536.80, 27,805.20 and 16,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,536.80, 27,805.20 and 16,232.80 is: 24,349.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,536.80 : 27,805.20 = 16,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,536.80/27,805.20 = 16,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,536.80x = 27,805.20 × 16,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,536.80x = 451,356,250.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,356,250.56/18,536.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,349.20

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