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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,245.34, 27,236.06 and 16,031

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,245.34, 27,236.06 and 16,031 is: 23,930.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,245.34 : 27,236.06 = 16,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,245.34/27,236.06 = 16,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,245.34x = 27,236.06 × 16,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,245.34x = 436,621,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,621,277.86/18,245.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,930.56

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