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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.55, 27,395.87 and 16,548.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.55, 27,395.87 and 16,548.59 is: 24,774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.55 : 27,395.87 = 16,548.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.55/27,395.87 = 16,548.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.55x = 27,395.87 × 16,548.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.55x = 453,362,800.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,362,800.60/18,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,774.53

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