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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.05, 27,435.51 and 16,795.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.05, 27,435.51 and 16,795.89 is: 25,203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.05 : 27,435.51 = 16,795.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.05/27,435.51 = 16,795.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.05x = 27,435.51 × 16,795.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.05x = 460,803,808.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,803,808.05/18,283.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,203.88

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