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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,164.70, 27,319.95 and 16,269.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,164.70, 27,319.95 and 16,269.30 is: 24,469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,164.70 : 27,319.95 = 16,269.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,164.70/27,319.95 = 16,269.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,164.70x = 27,319.95 × 16,269.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,164.70x = 444,476,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,476,462.54/18,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,469.24

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