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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.30, 27,576.45 and 16,634.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.30, 27,576.45 and 16,634.70 is: 24,952.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.30 : 27,576.45 = 16,634.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.30/27,576.45 = 16,634.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.30x = 27,576.45 × 16,634.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.30x = 458,725,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,725,972.82/18,384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,952.05

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