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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,192.49, 27,292.72 and 16,355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,192.49, 27,292.72 and 16,355.41 is: 24,536.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,192.49 : 27,292.72 = 16,355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,192.49/27,292.72 = 16,355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,192.49x = 27,292.72 × 16,355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,192.49x = 446,383,625.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,383,625.62/18,192.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,536.70

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