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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.73, 27,435.02 and 16,795.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.73, 27,435.02 and 16,795.57 is: 25,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.73 : 27,435.02 = 16,795.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.73/27,435.02 = 16,795.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.73x = 27,435.02 × 16,795.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.73x = 460,786,798.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,786,798.86/18,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.39

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