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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,235.99, 27,318.28 and 16,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,235.99, 27,318.28 and 16,252.44 is: 24,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,235.99 : 27,318.28 = 16,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,235.99/27,318.28 = 16,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,235.99x = 27,318.28 × 16,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,235.99x = 443,988,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,988,706.60/18,235.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,346.84

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