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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,447.37, 27,671.07 and 16,606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,447.37, 27,671.07 and 16,606.21 is: 24,909.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,447.37 : 27,671.07 = 16,606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,447.37/27,671.07 = 16,606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,447.37x = 27,671.07 × 16,606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,447.37x = 459,511,599.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,511,599.34/18,447.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,909.33

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