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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,250.40, 27,375.60 and 16,063.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,250.40, 27,375.60 and 16,063.40 is: 24,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,250.40 : 27,375.60 = 16,063.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,250.40/27,375.60 = 16,063.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,250.40x = 27,375.60 × 16,063.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,250.40x = 439,745,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,745,213.04/18,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.10

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