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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.05, 27,384.62 and 16,541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.05, 27,384.62 and 16,541.08 is: 24,763.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.05 : 27,384.62 = 16,541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.05/27,384.62 = 16,541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.05x = 27,384.62 × 16,541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.05x = 452,971,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,971,039.02/18,292.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.27

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