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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,395.40, 27,440.09 and 16,623.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,395.40, 27,440.09 and 16,623.88 is: 24,797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,395.40 : 27,440.09 = 16,623.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,395.40/27,440.09 = 16,623.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,395.40x = 27,440.09 × 16,623.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,395.40x = 456,160,763.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,160,763.35/18,395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.55

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