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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.05, 27,389.12 and 16,544.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.05, 27,389.12 and 16,544.09 is: 24,767.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.05 : 27,389.12 = 16,544.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.05/27,389.12 = 16,544.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.05x = 27,389.12 × 16,544.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.05x = 453,127,846.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,127,846.63/18,295.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.78

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