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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,019.44, 27,009.72 and 16,075.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,019.44, 27,009.72 and 16,075.44 is: 24,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,019.44 : 27,009.72 = 16,075.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,019.44/27,009.72 = 16,075.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,019.44x = 27,009.72 × 16,075.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,019.44x = 434,193,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,193,133.28/18,019.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.82

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