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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,163.06, 27,230.11 and 16,705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,163.06, 27,230.11 and 16,705.14 is: 25,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,163.06 : 27,230.11 = 16,705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,163.06/27,230.11 = 16,705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,163.06x = 27,230.11 × 16,705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,163.06x = 454,882,799.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,882,799.77/18,163.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,044.39

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