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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,286.92, 27,298.08 and 16,072.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,286.92, 27,298.08 and 16,072.68 is: 23,992.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,286.92 : 27,298.08 = 16,072.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,286.92/27,298.08 = 16,072.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,286.92x = 27,298.08 × 16,072.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,286.92x = 438,753,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,753,304.45/18,286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.74

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