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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,261.51, 27,338.87 and 16,510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,261.51, 27,338.87 and 16,510.55 is: 24,717.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,261.51 : 27,338.87 = 16,510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,261.51/27,338.87 = 16,510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,261.51x = 27,338.87 × 16,510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,261.51x = 451,379,560.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,379,560.83/18,261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,717.54

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