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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,023.96, 27,040.79 and 16,288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,023.96, 27,040.79 and 16,288.94 is: 24,437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,023.96 : 27,040.79 = 16,288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,023.96/27,040.79 = 16,288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,023.96x = 27,040.79 × 16,288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,023.96x = 440,465,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,465,589.21/18,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.79

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