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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,515.78, 27,631.28 and 16,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,515.78, 27,631.28 and 16,547.48 is: 24,693.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,515.78 : 27,631.28 = 16,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,515.78/27,631.28 = 16,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,515.78x = 27,631.28 × 16,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,515.78x = 457,228,053.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,228,053.17/18,515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.97

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