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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,289.40, 27,434.10 and 16,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,289.40, 27,434.10 and 16,849.40 is: 25,274.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,289.40 : 27,434.10 = 16,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,289.40/27,434.10 = 16,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,289.40x = 27,434.10 × 16,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,289.40x = 462,248,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,248,124.54/18,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,274.10

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