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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,419.70, 27,629.55 and 16,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,419.70, 27,629.55 and 16,994.10 is: 25,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,419.70 : 27,629.55 = 16,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,419.70/27,629.55 = 16,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,419.70x = 27,629.55 × 16,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,419.70x = 469,539,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,539,335.66/18,419.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,491.15

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