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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,209.34, 27,319.14 and 16,474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,209.34, 27,319.14 and 16,474.32 is: 24,716.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,209.34 : 27,319.14 = 16,474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,209.34/27,319.14 = 16,474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,209.34x = 27,319.14 × 16,474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,209.34x = 450,064,254.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,064,254.48/18,209.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.12

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