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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,384.40, 27,503.70 and 16,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,384.40, 27,503.70 and 16,634.80 is: 24,886.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,384.40 : 27,503.70 = 16,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,384.40/27,503.70 = 16,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,384.40x = 27,503.70 × 16,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,384.40x = 457,518,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,518,548.76/18,384.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,886.24

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