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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,105.88, 27,034.96 and 16,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,105.88, 27,034.96 and 16,219.59 is: 24,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,105.88 : 27,034.96 = 16,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,105.88/27,034.96 = 16,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,105.88x = 27,034.96 × 16,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,105.88x = 438,495,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,495,953.36/18,105.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.43

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