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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,393.06, 27,552.14 and 16,860.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,393.06, 27,552.14 and 16,860.45 is: 25,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,393.06 : 27,552.14 = 16,860.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,393.06/27,552.14 = 16,860.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,393.06x = 27,552.14 × 16,860.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,393.06x = 464,541,363.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,541,363.04/18,393.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.34

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