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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,331.41, 27,516.56 and 16,236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,331.41, 27,516.56 and 16,236.63 is: 24,372.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,331.41 : 27,516.56 = 16,236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,331.41/27,516.56 = 16,236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,331.41x = 27,516.56 × 16,236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,331.41x = 446,776,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,776,203.59/18,331.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.17

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