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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,004.44, 26,975.67 and 16,178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,004.44, 26,975.67 and 16,178.31 is: 24,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,004.44 : 26,975.67 = 16,178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,004.44/26,975.67 = 16,178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,004.44x = 26,975.67 × 16,178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,004.44x = 436,420,751.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,420,751.72/18,004.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,239.62

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