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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,571.02, 27,831.89 and 16,094.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,571.02, 27,831.89 and 16,094.25 is: 24,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,571.02 : 27,831.89 = 16,094.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,571.02/27,831.89 = 16,094.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,571.02x = 27,831.89 × 16,094.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,571.02x = 447,933,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,933,315.16/18,571.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,120.02

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