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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,394.42, 27,542.40 and 16,043.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,394.42, 27,542.40 and 16,043.38 is: 24,022.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,394.42 : 27,542.40 = 16,043.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,394.42/27,542.40 = 16,043.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,394.42x = 27,542.40 × 16,043.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,394.42x = 441,873,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,873,189.31/18,394.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.13

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