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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,423.70, 27,635.55 and 16,810.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,423.70, 27,635.55 and 16,810.90 is: 25,216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,423.70 : 27,635.55 = 16,810.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,423.70/27,635.55 = 16,810.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,423.70x = 27,635.55 × 16,810.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,423.70x = 464,578,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,578,467.50/18,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.35

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