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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,447.19, 27,526.91 and 16,459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,447.19, 27,526.91 and 16,459.16 is: 24,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,447.19 : 27,526.91 = 16,459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,447.19/27,526.91 = 16,459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,447.19x = 27,526.91 × 16,459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,447.19x = 453,069,747.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,069,747.18/18,447.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.37

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