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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,241.68, 27,335.23 and 16,513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,241.68, 27,335.23 and 16,513.54 is: 24,745.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,241.68 : 27,335.23 = 16,513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,241.68/27,335.23 = 16,513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,241.68x = 27,335.23 × 16,513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,241.68x = 451,401,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,401,406.90/18,241.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,745.61

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