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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,098.44, 27,023.88 and 16,212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,098.44, 27,023.88 and 16,212.16 is: 24,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,098.44 : 27,023.88 = 16,212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,098.44/27,023.88 = 16,212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,098.44x = 27,023.88 × 16,212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,098.44x = 438,115,466.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,115,466.38/18,098.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,207.36

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