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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,027.52, 24,874.96 and 16,575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,027.52, 24,874.96 and 16,575.88 is: 22,871.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,027.52 : 24,874.96 = 16,575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,027.52/24,874.96 = 16,575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,027.52x = 24,874.96 × 16,575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,027.52x = 412,324,351.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,324,351.96/18,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,871.94

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