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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,108.21, 27,105.10 and 16,203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,108.21, 27,105.10 and 16,203.96 is: 24,254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,108.21 : 27,105.10 = 16,203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,108.21/27,105.10 = 16,203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,108.21x = 27,105.10 × 16,203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,108.21x = 439,209,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,209,956.20/18,108.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,254.74

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