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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,243.73, 27,312.27 and 16,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,243.73, 27,312.27 and 16,492.76 is: 24,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,243.73 : 27,312.27 = 16,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,243.73/27,312.27 = 16,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,243.73x = 27,312.27 × 16,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,243.73x = 450,454,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,454,714.17/18,243.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.94

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