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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,264.51, 27,343.37 and 16,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,264.51, 27,343.37 and 16,513.55 is: 24,722.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,264.51 : 27,343.37 = 16,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,264.51/27,343.37 = 16,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,264.51x = 27,343.37 × 16,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,264.51x = 451,535,888.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,535,888.38/18,264.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,722.04

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