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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,733.71, 27,963.90 and 16,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,733.71, 27,963.90 and 16,369.06 is: 24,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,733.71 : 27,963.90 = 16,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,733.71/27,963.90 = 16,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,733.71x = 27,963.90 × 16,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,733.71x = 457,742,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,742,756.93/18,733.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.18

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