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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.40, 27,917.10 and 16,705.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.40, 27,917.10 and 16,705.20 is: 24,985.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.40 : 27,917.10 = 16,705.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.40/27,917.10 = 16,705.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.40x = 27,917.10 × 16,705.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.40x = 466,360,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,360,738.92/18,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,985.31

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