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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,153.47, 27,235.06 and 16,418.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,153.47, 27,235.06 and 16,418.45 is: 24,632.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,153.47 : 27,235.06 = 16,418.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,153.47/27,235.06 = 16,418.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,153.47x = 27,235.06 × 16,418.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,153.47x = 447,157,470.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,157,470.86/18,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.07

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