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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,094.60, 27,125.70 and 16,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,094.60, 27,125.70 and 16,126.30 is: 24,175.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,094.60 : 27,125.70 = 16,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,094.60/27,125.70 = 16,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,094.60x = 27,125.70 × 16,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,094.60x = 437,437,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,437,175.91/18,094.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,175.01

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