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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,281.99, 27,433.91 and 16,794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,281.99, 27,433.91 and 16,794.83 is: 25,202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,281.99 : 27,433.91 = 16,794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,281.99/27,433.91 = 16,794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,281.99x = 27,433.91 × 16,794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,281.99x = 460,747,854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,747,854.69/18,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,202.28

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