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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,169.35, 27,174.33 and 16,182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,169.35, 27,174.33 and 16,182.06 is: 24,202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,169.35 : 27,174.33 = 16,182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,169.35/27,174.33 = 16,182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,169.35x = 27,174.33 × 16,182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,169.35x = 439,736,638.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,736,638.52/18,169.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.11

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