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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.30, 27,334.67 and 16,513.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.30, 27,334.67 and 16,513.17 is: 24,745.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.30 : 27,334.67 = 16,513.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.30/27,334.67 = 16,513.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.30x = 27,334.67 × 16,513.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.30x = 451,381,867.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,381,867.53/18,241.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.05

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