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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,275.44, 27,359.84 and 16,376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,275.44, 27,359.84 and 16,376.16 is: 24,516.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,275.44 : 27,359.84 = 16,376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,275.44/27,359.84 = 16,376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,275.44x = 27,359.84 × 16,376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,275.44x = 448,049,257.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,049,257.02/18,275.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.48

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