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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.43, 27,389.68 and 16,544.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.43, 27,389.68 and 16,544.48 is: 24,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.43 : 27,389.68 = 16,544.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.43/27,389.68 = 16,544.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.43x = 27,389.68 × 16,544.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.43x = 453,147,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,147,834.66/18,295.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.37

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