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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,240.95, 27,229.52 and 16,026.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,240.95, 27,229.52 and 16,026.61 is: 23,924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,240.95 : 27,229.52 = 16,026.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,240.95/27,229.52 = 16,026.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,240.95x = 27,229.52 × 16,026.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,240.95x = 436,396,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,396,830.43/18,240.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,924.02

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