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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,069.84, 27,090.20 and 16,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,069.84, 27,090.20 and 16,611.84 is: 24,904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,069.84 : 27,090.20 = 16,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,069.84/27,090.20 = 16,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,069.84x = 27,090.20 × 16,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,069.84x = 450,018,067.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,018,067.97/18,069.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,904.37

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