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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.05, 27,345.15 and 16,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.05, 27,345.15 and 16,266.30 is: 24,404.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.05 : 27,345.15 = 16,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.05/27,345.15 = 16,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.05x = 27,345.15 × 16,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.05x = 444,804,413.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,804,413.45/18,226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,404.87

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