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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,191.92, 27,258.74 and 16,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,191.92, 27,258.74 and 16,442.32 is: 24,637.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,191.92 : 27,258.74 = 16,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,191.92/27,258.74 = 16,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,191.92x = 27,258.74 × 16,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,191.92x = 448,196,925.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,196,925.88/18,191.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.14

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