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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,292.60, 27,422.70 and 16,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,292.60, 27,422.70 and 16,324.30 is: 24,471.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,292.60 : 27,422.70 = 16,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,292.60/27,422.70 = 16,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,292.60x = 27,422.70 × 16,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,292.60x = 447,656,381.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,656,381.61/18,292.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,471.99

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