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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,489.05, 27,651.23 and 16,422.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,489.05, 27,651.23 and 16,422.47 is: 24,560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,489.05 : 27,651.23 = 16,422.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,489.05/27,651.23 = 16,422.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,489.05x = 27,651.23 × 16,422.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,489.05x = 454,101,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,101,543.74/18,489.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.56

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