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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,031.30, 27,014.55 and 16,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,031.30, 27,014.55 and 16,864.90 is: 25,267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,031.30 : 27,014.55 = 16,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,031.30/27,014.55 = 16,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,031.30x = 27,014.55 × 16,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,031.30x = 455,597,684.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,597,684.30/18,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,267.05

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