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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,463.78, 27,551.58 and 16,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,463.78, 27,551.58 and 16,475.74 is: 24,585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,463.78 : 27,551.58 = 16,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,463.78/27,551.58 = 16,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,463.78x = 27,551.58 × 16,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,463.78x = 453,932,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,932,538.01/18,463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.03

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