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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,207.84, 27,316.89 and 16,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,207.84, 27,316.89 and 16,472.82 is: 24,713.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,207.84 : 27,316.89 = 16,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,207.84/27,316.89 = 16,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,207.84x = 27,316.89 × 16,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,207.84x = 449,986,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,986,211.93/18,207.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.87

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