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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,443.62, 27,671.10 and 16,483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,443.62, 27,671.10 and 16,483.42 is: 24,730.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,443.62 : 27,671.10 = 16,483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,443.62/27,671.10 = 16,483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,443.62x = 27,671.10 × 16,483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,443.62x = 456,114,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,114,363.16/18,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,730.20

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