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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.21, 27,423.52 and 16,537.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.21, 27,423.52 and 16,537.28 is: 24,765.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.21 : 27,423.52 = 16,537.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.21/27,423.52 = 16,537.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.21x = 27,423.52 × 16,537.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.21x = 453,510,277.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,510,277.58/18,312.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.46

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