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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,608.40, 27,927.24 and 16,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,608.40, 27,927.24 and 16,421.52 is: 24,645.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,608.40 : 27,927.24 = 16,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,608.40/27,927.24 = 16,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,608.40x = 27,927.24 × 16,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,608.40x = 458,607,730.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,607,730.20/18,608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.20

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