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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,322.68, 27,351.36 and 16,953.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,322.68, 27,351.36 and 16,953.08 is: 25,306.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,322.68 : 27,351.36 = 16,953.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,322.68/27,351.36 = 16,953.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,322.68x = 27,351.36 × 16,953.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,322.68x = 463,689,794.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,689,794.19/18,322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,306.88

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