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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,257.11, 27,207.96 and 16,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,257.11, 27,207.96 and 16,283.34 is: 24,266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,257.11 : 27,207.96 = 16,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,257.11/27,207.96 = 16,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,257.11x = 27,207.96 × 16,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,257.11x = 443,036,402.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,036,402.32/18,257.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,266.52

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