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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,033.20, 27,107.92 and 16,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,033.20, 27,107.92 and 16,723.02 is: 25,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,033.20 : 27,107.92 = 16,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,033.20/27,107.92 = 16,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,033.20x = 27,107.92 × 16,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,033.20x = 453,326,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,326,288.32/18,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,138.43

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