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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,208.34, 27,317.64 and 16,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,208.34, 27,317.64 and 16,473.32 is: 24,714.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,208.34 : 27,317.64 = 16,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,208.34/27,317.64 = 16,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,208.34x = 27,317.64 × 16,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,208.34x = 450,012,225.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,012,225.36/18,208.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.62

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