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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.17, 27,252.19 and 16,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.17, 27,252.19 and 16,041.83 is: 23,946.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.17 : 27,252.19 = 16,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.17/27,252.19 = 16,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.17x = 27,252.19 × 16,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.17x = 437,174,822.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,174,822.74/18,256.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,946.69

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