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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,346.44, 27,383.91 and 16,025.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,346.44, 27,383.91 and 16,025.52 is: 23,919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,346.44 : 27,383.91 = 16,025.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,346.44/27,383.91 = 16,025.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,346.44x = 27,383.91 × 16,025.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,346.44x = 438,841,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,841,397.38/18,346.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,919.70

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