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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,279.12, 27,351.33 and 16,182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,279.12, 27,351.33 and 16,182.48 is: 24,214.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,279.12 : 27,351.33 = 16,182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,279.12/27,351.33 = 16,182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,279.12x = 27,351.33 × 16,182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,279.12x = 442,612,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,612,350.70/18,279.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,214.10

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