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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,458.70, 27,688.05 and 16,320.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,458.70, 27,688.05 and 16,320.30 is: 24,480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,458.70 : 27,688.05 = 16,320.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,458.70/27,688.05 = 16,320.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,458.70x = 27,688.05 × 16,320.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,458.70x = 451,877,282.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,877,282.42/18,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,480.45

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