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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,602.80, 27,904.20 and 16,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,602.80, 27,904.20 and 16,853.20 is: 25,279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,602.80 : 27,904.20 = 16,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,602.80/27,904.20 = 16,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,602.80x = 27,904.20 × 16,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,602.80x = 470,275,063.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,275,063.44/18,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,279.80

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