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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.06, 27,229.58 and 16,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.06, 27,229.58 and 16,195.76 is: 24,278.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.06 : 27,229.58 = 16,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.06/27,229.58 = 16,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.06x = 27,229.58 × 16,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.06x = 441,003,742.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,003,742.58/18,164.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.92

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