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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.76, 27,261.72 and 16,095

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.76, 27,261.72 and 16,095 is: 24,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.76 : 27,261.72 = 16,095 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.76/27,261.72 = 16,095/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.76x = 27,261.72 × 16,095
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.76x = 438,777,383.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,777,383.40/18,161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.41

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