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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,165.56, 27,233.86 and 16,707.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,165.56, 27,233.86 and 16,707.64 is: 25,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,165.56 : 27,233.86 = 16,707.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,165.56/27,233.86 = 16,707.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,165.56x = 27,233.86 × 16,707.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,165.56x = 455,013,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,013,528.69/18,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,048.14

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