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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.58, 27,140.04 and 16,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.58, 27,140.04 and 16,014 is: 24,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.58 : 27,140.04 = 16,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.58/27,140.04 = 16,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.58x = 27,140.04 × 16,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.58x = 434,620,600.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,620,600.56/18,080.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,037.98

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