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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,018.44, 26,996.66 and 16,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,018.44, 26,996.66 and 16,192.32 is: 24,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,018.44 : 26,996.66 = 16,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,018.44/26,996.66 = 16,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,018.44x = 26,996.66 × 16,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,018.44x = 437,138,557.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,138,557.65/18,018.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.62

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