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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.40, 27,950.10 and 16,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.40, 27,950.10 and 16,727.20 is: 25,018.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.40 : 27,950.10 = 16,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.40/27,950.10 = 16,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.40x = 27,950.10 × 16,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.40x = 467,526,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,526,912.72/18,687.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.30

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