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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,314.46, 27,426.89 and 16,539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,314.46, 27,426.89 and 16,539.56 is: 24,768.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,314.46 : 27,426.89 = 16,539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,314.46/27,426.89 = 16,539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,314.46x = 27,426.89 × 16,539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,314.46x = 453,628,472.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,628,472.94/18,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,768.87

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