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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.44, 27,010.16 and 16,201.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.44, 27,010.16 and 16,201.36 is: 24,274.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.44 : 27,010.16 = 16,201.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.44/27,010.16 = 16,201.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.44x = 27,010.16 × 16,201.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.44x = 437,601,325.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,601,325.82/18,027.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,274.18

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