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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,114.30, 27,171.45 and 16,364.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,114.30, 27,171.45 and 16,364.70 is: 24,547.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,114.30 : 27,171.45 = 16,364.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,114.30/27,171.45 = 16,364.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,114.30x = 27,171.45 × 16,364.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,114.30x = 444,652,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,652,627.82/18,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,547.05

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