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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,496.62, 27,671.22 and 16,060.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,496.62, 27,671.22 and 16,060.14 is: 24,026.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,496.62 : 27,671.22 = 16,060.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,496.62/27,671.22 = 16,060.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,496.62x = 27,671.22 × 16,060.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,496.62x = 444,403,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,403,667.17/18,496.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,026.21

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