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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.76, 27,282.72 and 16,109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.76, 27,282.72 and 16,109 is: 24,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.76 : 27,282.72 = 16,109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.76/27,282.72 = 16,109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.76x = 27,282.72 × 16,109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.76x = 439,497,336.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,497,336.48/18,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.41

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