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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,101.70, 27,152.55 and 16,497.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,101.70, 27,152.55 and 16,497.90 is: 24,746.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,101.70 : 27,152.55 = 16,497.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,101.70/27,152.55 = 16,497.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,101.70x = 27,152.55 × 16,497.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,101.70x = 447,960,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,960,054.65/18,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,746.85

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