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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,347.94, 27,386.15 and 16,027.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,347.94, 27,386.15 and 16,027.02 is: 23,921.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,347.94 : 27,386.15 = 16,027.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,347.94/27,386.15 = 16,027.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,347.94x = 27,386.15 × 16,027.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,347.94x = 438,918,293.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,918,293.64/18,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,921.94

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