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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.42, 27,236.39 and 16,292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.42, 27,236.39 and 16,292.97 is: 24,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.42 : 27,236.39 = 16,292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.42/27,236.39 = 16,292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.42x = 27,236.39 × 16,292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.42x = 443,761,603.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,761,603.71/18,192.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.66

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