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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,109.87, 27,158.97 and 16,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,109.87, 27,158.97 and 16,929.19 is: 25,388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,109.87 : 27,158.97 = 16,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,109.87/27,158.97 = 16,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,109.87x = 27,158.97 × 16,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,109.87x = 459,779,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,779,363.33/18,109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,388.33

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