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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.34, 27,039.87 and 16,288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.34, 27,039.87 and 16,288.32 is: 24,436.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.34 : 27,039.87 = 16,288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.34/27,039.87 = 16,288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.34x = 27,039.87 × 16,288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.34x = 440,434,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,434,055.32/18,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.87

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