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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,283.43, 27,371.67 and 16,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,283.43, 27,371.67 and 16,532.45 is: 24,750.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,283.43 : 27,371.67 = 16,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,283.43/27,371.67 = 16,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,283.43x = 27,371.67 × 16,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,283.43x = 452,520,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,520,765.69/18,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.32

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