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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.12, 27,536.84 and 16,484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.12, 27,536.84 and 16,484.16 is: 24,598.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.12 : 27,536.84 = 16,484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.12/27,536.84 = 16,484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.12x = 27,536.84 × 16,484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.12x = 453,921,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,921,676.45/18,453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.64

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