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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.02, 27,273.67 and 16,273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.02, 27,273.67 and 16,273.02 is: 24,267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.02 : 27,273.67 = 16,273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.02/27,273.67 = 16,273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.02x = 27,273.67 × 16,273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.02x = 443,824,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,824,977.38/18,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,267.29

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