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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,161.89, 27,261.91 and 16,095.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,161.89, 27,261.91 and 16,095.13 is: 24,159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,161.89 : 27,261.91 = 16,095.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,161.89/27,261.91 = 16,095.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,161.89x = 27,261.91 × 16,095.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,161.89x = 438,783,985.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,783,985.50/18,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,159.60

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