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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,024.71, 27,041.92 and 16,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,024.71, 27,041.92 and 16,289.69 is: 24,438.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,024.71 : 27,041.92 = 16,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,024.71/27,041.92 = 16,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,024.71x = 27,041.92 × 16,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,024.71x = 440,504,317.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,504,317.87/18,024.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.92

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