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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,168.35, 27,172.83 and 16,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,168.35, 27,172.83 and 16,181.06 is: 24,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,168.35 : 27,172.83 = 16,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,168.35/27,172.83 = 16,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,168.35x = 27,172.83 × 16,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,168.35x = 439,685,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,685,056.74/18,168.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.61

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