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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.16, 27,272.85 and 16,306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.16, 27,272.85 and 16,306.68 is: 24,335.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.16 : 27,272.85 = 16,306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.16/27,272.85 = 16,306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.16x = 27,272.85 × 16,306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.16x = 444,729,637.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,729,637.64/18,275.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,335.20

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