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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,459.24, 27,606.51 and 16,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,459.24, 27,606.51 and 16,392.66 is: 24,515.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,459.24 : 27,606.51 = 16,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,459.24/27,606.51 = 16,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,459.24x = 27,606.51 × 16,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,459.24x = 452,544,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,544,132.22/18,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,515.86

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