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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,488.20, 27,732.30 and 16,410.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,488.20, 27,732.30 and 16,410.55 is: 24,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,488.20 : 27,732.30 = 16,410.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,488.20/27,732.30 = 16,410.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,488.20x = 27,732.30 × 16,410.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,488.20x = 455,102,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,102,295.77/18,488.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.83

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