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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,201.07, 27,287.64 and 16,346.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,201.07, 27,287.64 and 16,346.53 is: 24,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,201.07 : 27,287.64 = 16,346.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,201.07/27,287.64 = 16,346.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,201.07x = 27,287.64 × 16,346.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,201.07x = 446,058,225.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,058,225.89/18,201.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.25

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