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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,514.78, 27,629.79 and 16,546.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,514.78, 27,629.79 and 16,546.48 is: 24,692.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,514.78 : 27,629.79 = 16,546.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,514.78/27,629.79 = 16,546.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,514.78x = 27,629.79 × 16,546.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,514.78x = 457,175,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,175,729.59/18,514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.48

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