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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,080.97, 27,126.34 and 16,345.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,080.97, 27,126.34 and 16,345.95 is: 24,523.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,080.97 : 27,126.34 = 16,345.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,080.97/27,126.34 = 16,345.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,080.97x = 27,126.34 × 16,345.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,080.97x = 443,405,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,405,620.83/18,080.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.34

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