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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,194.88, 27,296.64 and 16,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,194.88, 27,296.64 and 16,459.32 is: 24,692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,194.88 : 27,296.64 = 16,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,194.88/27,296.64 = 16,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,194.88x = 27,296.64 × 16,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,194.88x = 449,284,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,284,132.68/18,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.89

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