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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.04, 27,311.24 and 16,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.04, 27,311.24 and 16,492.07 is: 24,689.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.04 : 27,311.24 = 16,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.04/27,311.24 = 16,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.04x = 27,311.24 × 16,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.04x = 450,418,991.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,418,991.38/18,243.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.91

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