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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,234.99, 27,316.78 and 16,251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,234.99, 27,316.78 and 16,251.44 is: 24,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,234.99 : 27,316.78 = 16,251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,234.99/27,316.78 = 16,251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,234.99x = 27,316.78 × 16,251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,234.99x = 443,936,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,936,833.95/18,234.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.33

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