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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,526.80, 27,790.20 and 16,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,526.80, 27,790.20 and 16,412.70 is: 24,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,526.80 : 27,790.20 = 16,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,526.80/27,790.20 = 16,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,526.80x = 27,790.20 × 16,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,526.80x = 456,112,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,112,215.54/18,526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,619.05

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