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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,268.92, 27,271.22 and 16,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,268.92, 27,271.22 and 16,054.64 is: 23,965.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,268.92 : 27,271.22 = 16,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,268.92/27,271.22 = 16,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,268.92x = 27,271.22 × 16,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,268.92x = 437,829,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,829,619.46/18,268.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,965.82

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