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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,295.80, 27,390.24 and 16,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,295.80, 27,390.24 and 16,544.84 is: 24,768.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,295.80 : 27,390.24 = 16,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,295.80/27,390.24 = 16,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,295.80x = 27,390.24 × 16,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,295.80x = 453,167,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,167,001.41/18,295.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.91

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