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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,175.50, 27,246.24 and 16,552.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,175.50, 27,246.24 and 16,552.26 is: 24,812.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,175.50 : 27,246.24 = 16,552.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,175.50/27,246.24 = 16,552.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,175.50x = 27,246.24 × 16,552.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,175.50x = 450,986,848.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,986,848.50/18,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,812.90

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