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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,520.64, 27,755.34 and 16,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,520.64, 27,755.34 and 16,049.33 is: 24,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,520.64 : 27,755.34 = 16,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,520.64/27,755.34 = 16,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,520.64x = 27,755.34 × 16,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,520.64x = 445,454,516.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,454,516.04/18,520.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.79

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