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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,167.93, 27,235.40 and 16,199.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,167.93, 27,235.40 and 16,199.63 is: 24,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,167.93 : 27,235.40 = 16,199.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,167.93/27,235.40 = 16,199.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,167.93x = 27,235.40 × 16,199.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,167.93x = 441,203,185.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,203,185.73/18,167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.73

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