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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,323.10, 27,460.35 and 16,233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,323.10, 27,460.35 and 16,233.30 is: 24,328.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,323.10 : 27,460.35 = 16,233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,323.10/27,460.35 = 16,233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,323.10x = 27,460.35 × 16,233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,323.10x = 445,772,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,772,099.66/18,323.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.42

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