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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,184.68, 27,247.86 and 16,435.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,184.68, 27,247.86 and 16,435.08 is: 24,626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,184.68 : 27,247.86 = 16,435.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,184.68/27,247.86 = 16,435.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,184.68x = 27,247.86 × 16,435.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,184.68x = 447,820,758.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,820,758.93/18,184.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.27

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