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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,226.60, 27,323.70 and 16,258.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,226.60, 27,323.70 and 16,258.30 is: 24,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,226.60 : 27,323.70 = 16,258.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,226.60/27,323.70 = 16,258.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,226.60x = 27,323.70 × 16,258.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,226.60x = 444,236,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,236,911.71/18,226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.00

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