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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,453.62, 27,537.59 and 16,484.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,453.62, 27,537.59 and 16,484.66 is: 24,599.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,453.62 : 27,537.59 = 16,484.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,453.62/27,537.59 = 16,484.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,453.62x = 27,537.59 × 16,484.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,453.62x = 453,947,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,947,808.37/18,453.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.39

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