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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,253.40, 27,248.07 and 16,039.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,253.40, 27,248.07 and 16,039.07 is: 23,942.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,253.40 : 27,248.07 = 16,039.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,253.40/27,248.07 = 16,039.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,253.40x = 27,248.07 × 16,039.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,253.40x = 437,033,702.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,033,702.09/18,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.59

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