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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.14, 27,158.26 and 16,243.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.14, 27,158.26 and 16,243.82 is: 24,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.14 : 27,158.26 = 16,243.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.14/27,158.26 = 16,243.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.14x = 27,158.26 × 16,243.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.14x = 441,153,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,153,914.24/18,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.57

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