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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,330.41, 27,515.06 and 16,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,330.41, 27,515.06 and 16,235.63 is: 24,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,330.41 : 27,515.06 = 16,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,330.41/27,515.06 = 16,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,330.41x = 27,515.06 × 16,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,330.41x = 446,724,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,724,333.59/18,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.67

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