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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,332.64, 27,527.04 and 16,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,332.64, 27,527.04 and 16,159.68 is: 24,264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,332.64 : 27,527.04 = 16,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,332.64/27,527.04 = 16,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,332.64x = 27,527.04 × 16,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,332.64x = 444,828,157.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,828,157.75/18,332.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.27

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