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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.05, 27,393.62 and 16,547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.05, 27,393.62 and 16,547.09 is: 24,772.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.05 : 27,393.62 = 16,547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.05/27,393.62 = 16,547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.05x = 27,393.62 × 16,547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.05x = 453,284,475.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,284,475.86/18,298.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.28

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