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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.34, 27,041.37 and 16,289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.34, 27,041.37 and 16,289.32 is: 24,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.34 : 27,041.37 = 16,289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.34/27,041.37 = 16,289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.34x = 27,041.37 × 16,289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.34x = 440,485,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,485,529.17/18,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.37

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