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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,190.92, 27,257.24 and 16,441.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,190.92, 27,257.24 and 16,441.32 is: 24,635.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,190.92 : 27,257.24 = 16,441.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,190.92/27,257.24 = 16,441.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,190.92x = 27,257.24 × 16,441.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,190.92x = 448,145,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,145,005.16/18,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.64

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