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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.44, 27,022.38 and 16,211.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.44, 27,022.38 and 16,211.16 is: 24,205.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.44 : 27,022.38 = 16,211.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.44/27,022.38 = 16,211.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.44x = 27,022.38 × 16,211.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.44x = 438,064,031.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,064,031.18/18,097.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.85

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