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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.10, 27,177.30 and 16,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.10, 27,177.30 and 16,367.24 is: 24,556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.10 : 27,177.30 = 16,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.10/27,177.30 = 16,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.10x = 27,177.30 × 16,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.10x = 444,817,459.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,817,459.60/18,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,556.42

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