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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,096.90, 27,145.35 and 16,784.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,096.90, 27,145.35 and 16,784.70 is: 25,177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,096.90 : 27,145.35 = 16,784.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,096.90/27,145.35 = 16,784.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,096.90x = 27,145.35 × 16,784.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,096.90x = 455,626,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,626,556.15/18,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,177.05

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