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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.06, 27,390.60 and 16,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.06, 27,390.60 and 16,545.08 is: 24,769.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.06 : 27,390.60 = 16,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.06/27,390.60 = 16,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.06x = 27,390.60 × 16,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.06x = 453,179,668.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,179,668.25/18,296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.25

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