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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,504.75, 27,732.98 and 16,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,504.75, 27,732.98 and 16,159.20 is: 24,217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,504.75 : 27,732.98 = 16,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,504.75/27,732.98 = 16,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,504.75x = 27,732.98 × 16,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,504.75x = 448,142,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,142,706.82/18,504.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,217.71

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