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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.02, 27,444.42 and 16,801.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.02, 27,444.42 and 16,801.86 is: 25,212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.02 : 27,444.42 = 16,801.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.02/27,444.42 = 16,801.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.02x = 27,444.42 × 16,801.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.02x = 461,117,302.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,117,302.62/18,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.79

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