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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,417.95, 27,646.24 and 16,322.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,417.95, 27,646.24 and 16,322.98 is: 24,501.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,417.95 : 27,646.24 = 16,322.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,417.95/27,646.24 = 16,322.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,417.95x = 27,646.24 × 16,322.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,417.95x = 451,268,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,268,904.77/18,417.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.59

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