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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.43, 27,320.99 and 16,483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.43, 27,320.99 and 16,483.83 is: 24,699.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.43 : 27,320.99 = 16,483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.43/27,320.99 = 16,483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.43x = 27,320.99 × 16,483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.43x = 450,354,472.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,354,472.17/18,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,699.38

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