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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,276.14, 27,415.56 and 16,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,276.14, 27,415.56 and 16,099.94 is: 24,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,276.14 : 27,415.56 = 16,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,276.14/27,415.56 = 16,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,276.14x = 27,415.56 × 16,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,276.14x = 441,388,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,388,871.07/18,276.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.10

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