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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,247.84, 27,318.80 and 16,348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,247.84, 27,318.80 and 16,348.57 is: 24,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,247.84 : 27,318.80 = 16,348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,247.84/27,318.80 = 16,348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,247.84x = 27,318.80 × 16,348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,247.84x = 446,623,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,623,314.12/18,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,475.41

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