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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,150.03, 27,093.76 and 16,852.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,150.03, 27,093.76 and 16,852.41 is: 25,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,150.03 : 27,093.76 = 16,852.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,150.03/27,093.76 = 16,852.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,150.03x = 27,093.76 × 16,852.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,150.03x = 456,595,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,595,109.83/18,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.71

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