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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,097.66, 27,022.71 and 16,211.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,097.66, 27,022.71 and 16,211.37 is: 24,206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,097.66 : 27,022.71 = 16,211.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,097.66/27,022.71 = 16,211.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,097.66x = 27,022.71 × 16,211.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,097.66x = 438,075,175.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,075,175.56/18,097.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.18

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