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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,299.56, 27,402.90 and 16,614.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,299.56, 27,402.90 and 16,614.67 is: 24,879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,299.56 : 27,402.90 = 16,614.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,299.56/27,402.90 = 16,614.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,299.56x = 27,402.90 × 16,614.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,299.56x = 455,290,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,290,140.54/18,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,879.84

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