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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,036.54, 26,909.96 and 16,170.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,036.54, 26,909.96 and 16,170.30 is: 24,125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,036.54 : 26,909.96 = 16,170.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,036.54/26,909.96 = 16,170.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,036.54x = 26,909.96 × 16,170.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,036.54x = 435,142,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,142,045.34/18,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.58

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