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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.48, 27,434.64 and 16,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.48, 27,434.64 and 16,795.32 is: 25,203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.48 : 27,434.64 = 16,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.48/27,434.64 = 16,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.48x = 27,434.64 × 16,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.48x = 460,773,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,773,557.88/18,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.01

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