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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,056.08, 27,006.36 and 16,068.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,056.08, 27,006.36 and 16,068.88 is: 24,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,056.08 : 27,006.36 = 16,068.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,056.08/27,006.36 = 16,068.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,056.08x = 27,006.36 × 16,068.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,056.08x = 433,961,958.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,961,958.08/18,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.12

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