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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,293.05, 27,386.11 and 16,542.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,293.05, 27,386.11 and 16,542.08 is: 24,764.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,293.05 : 27,386.11 = 16,542.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,293.05/27,386.11 = 16,542.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,293.05x = 27,386.11 × 16,542.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,293.05x = 453,023,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,023,222.51/18,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,764.77

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