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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,022.09, 27,038.01 and 16,287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,022.09, 27,038.01 and 16,287.07 is: 24,435.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,022.09 : 27,038.01 = 16,287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,022.09/27,038.01 = 16,287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,022.09x = 27,038.01 × 16,287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,022.09x = 440,369,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,369,961.53/18,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.01

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