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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.06, 27,287.61 and 16,346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.06, 27,287.61 and 16,346.51 is: 24,507.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.06 : 27,287.61 = 16,346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.06/27,287.61 = 16,346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.06x = 27,287.61 × 16,346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.06x = 446,057,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,057,319.26/18,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.22

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