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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,408.53, 27,566.46 and 16,723.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,408.53, 27,566.46 and 16,723.01 is: 25,042.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,408.53 : 27,566.46 = 16,723.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,408.53/27,566.46 = 16,723.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,408.53x = 27,566.46 × 16,723.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,408.53x = 460,994,255.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,994,255.16/18,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,042.42

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