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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.45, 27,040.03 and 16,288.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.45, 27,040.03 and 16,288.43 is: 24,437.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.45 : 27,040.03 = 16,288.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.45/27,040.03 = 16,288.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.45x = 27,040.03 × 16,288.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.45x = 440,439,635.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,439,635.85/18,023.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.03

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