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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,041.94, 27,031.95 and 16,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,041.94, 27,031.95 and 16,215.84 is: 24,295.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,041.94 : 27,031.95 = 16,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,041.94/27,031.95 = 16,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,041.94x = 27,031.95 × 16,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,041.94x = 438,345,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,345,776.09/18,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.93

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