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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,337.14, 27,533.79 and 16,164.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,337.14, 27,533.79 and 16,164.18 is: 24,271.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,337.14 : 27,533.79 = 16,164.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,337.14/27,533.79 = 16,164.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,337.14x = 27,533.79 × 16,164.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,337.14x = 445,061,137.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,061,137.64/18,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.02

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