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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,040.44, 27,029.70 and 16,214.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,040.44, 27,029.70 and 16,214.34 is: 24,293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,040.44 : 27,029.70 = 16,214.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,040.44/27,029.70 = 16,214.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,040.44x = 27,029.70 × 16,214.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,040.44x = 438,268,745.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,268,745.90/18,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.68

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