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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,312.22, 27,423.54 and 16,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,312.22, 27,423.54 and 16,537.29 is: 24,765.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,312.22 : 27,423.54 = 16,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,312.22/27,423.54 = 16,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,312.22x = 27,423.54 × 16,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,312.22x = 453,511,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,511,033.81/18,312.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.49

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