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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,214.88, 27,352.69 and 16,851.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,214.88, 27,352.69 and 16,851.04 is: 25,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,214.88 : 27,352.69 = 16,851.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,214.88/27,352.69 = 16,851.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,214.88x = 27,352.69 × 16,851.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,214.88x = 460,921,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,921,162.79/18,214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,304.66

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