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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,362.93, 25,327.71 and 16,855.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,362.93, 25,327.71 and 16,855.27 is: 23,248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,362.93 : 25,327.71 = 16,855.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,362.93/25,327.71 = 16,855.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,362.93x = 25,327.71 × 16,855.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,362.93x = 426,905,517.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,905,517.09/18,362.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.23

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