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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,204.84, 27,312.39 and 16,469.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,204.84, 27,312.39 and 16,469.82 is: 24,709.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,204.84 : 27,312.39 = 16,469.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,204.84/27,312.39 = 16,469.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,204.84x = 27,312.39 × 16,469.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,204.84x = 449,830,147.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,830,147.07/18,204.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.37

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