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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,370.08, 27,421.96 and 16,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,370.08, 27,421.96 and 16,999.52 is: 25,376.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,370.08 : 27,421.96 = 16,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,370.08/27,421.96 = 16,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,370.08x = 27,421.96 × 16,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,370.08x = 466,160,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,160,157.46/18,370.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,376.05

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