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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,065.54, 27,233.72 and 16,861.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,065.54, 27,233.72 and 16,861.34 is: 25,418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,065.54 : 27,233.72 = 16,861.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,065.54/27,233.72 = 16,861.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,065.54x = 27,233.72 × 16,861.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,065.54x = 459,197,012.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,197,012.38/18,065.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,418.39

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