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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,447.40, 27,598.20 and 16,009.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,447.40, 27,598.20 and 16,009.30 is: 23,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,447.40 : 27,598.20 = 16,009.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,447.40/27,598.20 = 16,009.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,447.40x = 27,598.20 × 16,009.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,447.40x = 441,827,863.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,827,863.26/18,447.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.68

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