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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,470.44, 27,587.80 and 16,712.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,470.44, 27,587.80 and 16,712.74 is: 24,962.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,470.44 : 27,587.80 = 16,712.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,470.44/27,587.80 = 16,712.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,470.44x = 27,587.80 × 16,712.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,470.44x = 461,067,728.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,067,728.57/18,470.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,962.47

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