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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.44, 27,011.70 and 16,202.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.44, 27,011.70 and 16,202.34 is: 24,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.44 : 27,011.70 = 16,202.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.44/27,011.70 = 16,202.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.44x = 27,011.70 × 16,202.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.44x = 437,652,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,652,747.38/18,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,275.69

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