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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,176.96, 27,298.32 and 16,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,176.96, 27,298.32 and 16,713.44 is: 25,100.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,176.96 : 27,298.32 = 16,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,176.96/27,298.32 = 16,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,176.96x = 27,298.32 × 16,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,176.96x = 456,248,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,248,833.42/18,176.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,100.39

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