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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,232.93, 27,320.23 and 16,483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,232.93, 27,320.23 and 16,483.33 is: 24,698.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,232.93 : 27,320.23 = 16,483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,232.93/27,320.23 = 16,483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,232.93x = 27,320.23 × 16,483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,232.93x = 450,328,366.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,328,366.77/18,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.63

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