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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.73, 27,433.52 and 16,794.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.73, 27,433.52 and 16,794.57 is: 25,201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.73 : 27,433.52 = 16,794.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.73/27,433.52 = 16,794.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.73x = 27,433.52 × 16,794.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.73x = 460,734,171.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,734,171.99/18,281.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,201.89

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