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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.05, 27,371.12 and 16,532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.05, 27,371.12 and 16,532.08 is: 24,749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.05 : 27,371.12 = 16,532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.05/27,371.12 = 16,532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.05x = 27,371.12 × 16,532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.05x = 452,501,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,501,394.44/18,283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.78

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