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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,127.82, 24,959.57 and 16,467.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,127.82, 24,959.57 and 16,467.10 is: 22,672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,127.82 : 24,959.57 = 16,467.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,127.82/24,959.57 = 16,467.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,127.82x = 24,959.57 × 16,467.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,127.82x = 411,011,590.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,011,590.41/18,127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.97

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