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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,068.04, 27,222.48 and 16,315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,068.04, 27,222.48 and 16,315.02 is: 24,581.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,068.04 : 27,222.48 = 16,315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,068.04/27,222.48 = 16,315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,068.04x = 27,222.48 × 16,315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,068.04x = 444,135,305.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,135,305.65/18,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,581.27

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