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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,202.95, 27,252.05 and 16,303.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,202.95, 27,252.05 and 16,303.47 is: 24,408.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,202.95 : 27,252.05 = 16,303.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,202.95/27,252.05 = 16,303.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,202.95x = 27,252.05 × 16,303.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,202.95x = 444,302,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,302,898.10/18,202.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.29

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