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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.40, 27,243.60 and 16,036.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.40, 27,243.60 and 16,036.06 is: 23,938.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.40 : 27,243.60 = 16,036.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.40/27,243.60 = 16,036.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.40x = 27,243.60 × 16,036.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.40x = 436,880,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,880,004.22/18,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,938.11

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