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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.76, 27,159.20 and 16,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.76, 27,159.20 and 16,244.45 is: 24,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.76 : 27,159.20 = 16,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.76/27,159.20 = 16,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.76x = 27,159.20 × 16,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.76x = 441,186,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,186,266.44/18,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.52

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