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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.72, 27,317.12 and 16,085.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.72, 27,317.12 and 16,085.38 is: 24,011.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.72 : 27,317.12 = 16,085.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.72/27,317.12 = 16,085.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.72x = 27,317.12 × 16,085.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.72x = 439,406,255.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,406,255.71/18,299.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.64

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