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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,482.40, 27,723.60 and 16,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,482.40, 27,723.60 and 16,581.60 is: 24,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,482.40 : 27,723.60 = 16,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,482.40/27,723.60 = 16,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,482.40x = 27,723.60 × 16,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,482.40x = 459,701,645.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,701,645.76/18,482.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,872.40

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