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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,298.72, 27,315.63 and 16,084.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,298.72, 27,315.63 and 16,084.38 is: 24,010.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,298.72 : 27,315.63 = 16,084.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,298.72/27,315.63 = 16,084.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,298.72x = 27,315.63 × 16,084.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,298.72x = 439,354,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,354,892.44/18,298.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.15

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