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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,193.17, 27,237.51 and 16,293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,193.17, 27,237.51 and 16,293.72 is: 24,393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,193.17 : 27,237.51 = 16,293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,193.17/27,237.51 = 16,293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,193.17x = 27,237.51 × 16,293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,193.17x = 443,800,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,800,361.44/18,193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,393.79

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