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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.09, 27,041.01 and 16,289.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.09, 27,041.01 and 16,289.07 is: 24,438.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.09 : 27,041.01 = 16,289.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.09/27,041.01 = 16,289.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.09x = 27,041.01 × 16,289.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.09x = 440,472,904.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,472,904.76/18,024.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.01

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