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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,296.55, 27,391.37 and 16,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,296.55, 27,391.37 and 16,545.58 is: 24,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,296.55 : 27,391.37 = 16,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,296.55/27,391.37 = 16,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,296.55x = 27,391.37 × 16,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,296.55x = 453,205,952.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,205,952.44/18,296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.02

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