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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.06, 27,228.08 and 16,194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.06, 27,228.08 and 16,194.76 is: 24,277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.06 : 27,228.08 = 16,194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.06/27,228.08 = 16,194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.06x = 27,228.08 × 16,194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.06x = 440,952,193.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,952,193.28/18,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,277.42

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