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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,392.91, 27,517.60 and 16,153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,392.91, 27,517.60 and 16,153.97 is: 24,167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,392.91 : 27,517.60 = 16,153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,392.91/27,517.60 = 16,153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,392.91x = 27,517.60 × 16,153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,392.91x = 444,518,484.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,518,484.87/18,392.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.93

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