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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,505.80, 27,758.70 and 16,391.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,505.80, 27,758.70 and 16,391.70 is: 24,587.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,505.80 : 27,758.70 = 16,391.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,505.80/27,758.70 = 16,391.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,505.80x = 27,758.70 × 16,391.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,505.80x = 455,012,282.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,012,282.79/18,505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,587.55

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