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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.69, 27,033.08 and 16,216.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.69, 27,033.08 and 16,216.59 is: 24,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.69 : 27,033.08 = 16,216.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.69/27,033.08 = 16,216.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.69x = 27,033.08 × 16,216.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.69x = 438,384,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,384,293.71/18,042.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.06

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