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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,002.07, 26,865.63 and 16,033.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,002.07, 26,865.63 and 16,033.77 is: 23,928.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,002.07 : 26,865.63 = 16,033.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,002.07/26,865.63 = 16,033.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,002.07x = 26,865.63 × 16,033.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,002.07x = 430,757,332.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,757,332.33/18,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,928.21

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