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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,426.34, 27,505.45 and 16,093.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,426.34, 27,505.45 and 16,093.54 is: 24,023.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,426.34 : 27,505.45 = 16,093.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,426.34/27,505.45 = 16,093.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,426.34x = 27,505.45 × 16,093.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,426.34x = 442,660,059.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,660,059.79/18,426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.22

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