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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.41, 27,964.93 and 16,369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.41, 27,964.93 and 16,369.75 is: 24,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.41 : 27,964.93 = 16,369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.41/27,964.93 = 16,369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.41x = 27,964.93 × 16,369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.41x = 457,779,026.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,779,026.32/18,734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.20

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