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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,042.94, 27,033.45 and 16,216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,042.94, 27,033.45 and 16,216.84 is: 24,297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,042.94 : 27,033.45 = 16,216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,042.94/27,033.45 = 16,216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,042.94x = 27,033.45 × 16,216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,042.94x = 438,397,133.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,397,133.30/18,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.43

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