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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,249.40, 27,242.11 and 16,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,249.40, 27,242.11 and 16,035.06 is: 23,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,249.40 : 27,242.11 = 16,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,249.40/27,242.11 = 16,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,249.40x = 27,242.11 × 16,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,249.40x = 436,828,900.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,828,900.38/18,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,936.62

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