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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,244.17, 27,312.93 and 16,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,244.17, 27,312.93 and 16,493.20 is: 24,691.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,244.17 : 27,312.93 = 16,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,244.17/27,312.93 = 16,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,244.17x = 27,312.93 × 16,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,244.17x = 450,477,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,477,548.79/18,244.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.59

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