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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,104.89, 27,159.38 and 16,244.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,104.89, 27,159.38 and 16,244.57 is: 24,368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,104.89 : 27,159.38 = 16,244.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,104.89/27,159.38 = 16,244.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,104.89x = 27,159.38 × 16,244.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,104.89x = 441,192,588.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,192,588.54/18,104.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.70

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