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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,669.40, 27,923.10 and 16,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,669.40, 27,923.10 and 16,709.20 is: 24,991.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,669.40 : 27,923.10 = 16,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,669.40/27,923.10 = 16,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,669.40x = 27,923.10 × 16,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,669.40x = 466,572,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,572,662.52/18,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,991.30

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