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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,282.93, 27,370.92 and 16,531.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,282.93, 27,370.92 and 16,531.95 is: 24,749.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,282.93 : 27,370.92 = 16,531.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,282.93/27,370.92 = 16,531.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,282.93x = 27,370.92 × 16,531.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,282.93x = 452,494,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,494,680.89/18,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.57

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