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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,003.07, 26,867.12 and 16,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,003.07, 26,867.12 and 16,034.77 is: 23,929.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,003.07 : 26,867.12 = 16,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,003.07/26,867.12 = 16,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,003.07x = 26,867.12 × 16,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,003.07x = 430,808,089.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,808,089.76/18,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,929.70

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