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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,452.12, 27,535.35 and 16,483.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,452.12, 27,535.35 and 16,483.16 is: 24,597.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,452.12 : 27,535.35 = 16,483.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,452.12/27,535.35 = 16,483.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,452.12x = 27,535.35 × 16,483.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,452.12x = 453,869,579.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,869,579.71/18,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,597.15

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