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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,256.22, 27,330.94 and 16,505.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,256.22, 27,330.94 and 16,505.27 is: 24,709.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,256.22 : 27,330.94 = 16,505.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,256.22/27,330.94 = 16,505.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,256.22x = 27,330.94 × 16,505.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,256.22x = 451,104,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,104,324.87/18,256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.63

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