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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,262.18, 27,261.14 and 16,047.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,262.18, 27,261.14 and 16,047.82 is: 23,955.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,262.18 : 27,261.14 = 16,047.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,262.18/27,261.14 = 16,047.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,262.18x = 27,261.14 × 16,047.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,262.18x = 437,481,867.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,481,867.71/18,262.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,955.62

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