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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,329.41, 27,513.56 and 16,234.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,329.41, 27,513.56 and 16,234.63 is: 24,369.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,329.41 : 27,513.56 = 16,234.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,329.41/27,513.56 = 16,234.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,329.41x = 27,513.56 × 16,234.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,329.41x = 446,672,385.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,672,385.41/18,329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.17

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