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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.10, 27,334.95 and 16,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.10, 27,334.95 and 16,265.80 is: 24,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.10 : 27,334.95 = 16,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.10/27,334.95 = 16,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.10x = 27,334.95 × 16,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.10x = 444,624,829.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,624,829.71/18,234.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.25

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