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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,288.82, 27,379.76 and 16,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,288.82, 27,379.76 and 16,537.88 is: 24,758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,288.82 : 27,379.76 = 16,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,288.82/27,379.76 = 16,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,288.82x = 27,379.76 × 16,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,288.82x = 452,803,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,803,185.31/18,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,758.47

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