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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,269.92, 27,272.71 and 16,055.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,269.92, 27,272.71 and 16,055.64 is: 23,967.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,269.92 : 27,272.71 = 16,055.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,269.92/27,272.71 = 16,055.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,269.92x = 27,272.71 × 16,055.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,269.92x = 437,880,813.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,880,813.58/18,269.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.31

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