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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.49, 27,433.16 and 16,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.49, 27,433.16 and 16,794.33 is: 25,201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.49 : 27,433.16 = 16,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.49/27,433.16 = 16,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.49x = 27,433.16 × 16,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.49x = 460,721,458.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,721,458.01/18,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.53

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