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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,492.19, 27,714.45 and 16,110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,492.19, 27,714.45 and 16,110.64 is: 24,145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,492.19 : 27,714.45 = 16,110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,492.19/27,714.45 = 16,110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,492.19x = 27,714.45 × 16,110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,492.19x = 446,497,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,497,526.75/18,492.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,145.19

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