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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,407.70, 27,611.55 and 16,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,407.70, 27,611.55 and 16,982.10 is: 25,473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,407.70 : 27,611.55 = 16,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,407.70/27,611.55 = 16,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,407.70x = 27,611.55 × 16,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,407.70x = 468,902,103.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,902,103.26/18,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.15

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