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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.43, 27,322.48 and 16,484.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.43, 27,322.48 and 16,484.83 is: 24,700.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.43 : 27,322.48 = 16,484.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.43/27,322.48 = 16,484.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.43x = 27,322.48 × 16,484.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.43x = 450,406,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,406,437.98/18,234.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,700.88

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