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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,399.54, 27,580.16 and 16,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,399.54, 27,580.16 and 16,775.68 is: 25,146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,399.54 : 27,580.16 = 16,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,399.54/27,580.16 = 16,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,399.54x = 27,580.16 × 16,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,399.54x = 462,675,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,675,938.51/18,399.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,146.06

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