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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.18, 27,239.19 and 16,864.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.18, 27,239.19 and 16,864.98 is: 25,423.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.18 : 27,239.19 = 16,864.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.18/27,239.19 = 16,864.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.18x = 27,239.19 × 16,864.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.18x = 459,388,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,388,394.57/18,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,423.87

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