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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,498.60, 25,527.36 and 16,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,498.60, 25,527.36 and 16,992.48 is: 23,448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,498.60 : 25,527.36 = 16,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,498.60/25,527.36 = 16,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,498.60x = 25,527.36 × 16,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,498.60x = 433,773,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,773,154.25/18,498.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.97

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