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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.05, 27,395.11 and 16,548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.05, 27,395.11 and 16,548.09 is: 24,773.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.05 : 27,395.11 = 16,548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.05/27,395.11 = 16,548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.05x = 27,395.11 × 16,548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.05x = 453,336,745.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,336,745.84/18,299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.79

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