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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,017.44, 26,995.16 and 16,191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,017.44, 26,995.16 and 16,191.32 is: 24,259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,017.44 : 26,995.16 = 16,191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,017.44/26,995.16 = 16,191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,017.44x = 26,995.16 × 16,191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,017.44x = 437,087,274.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,087,274.01/18,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.12

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