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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,528.90, 27,793.35 and 16,682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,528.90, 27,793.35 and 16,682.10 is: 25,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,528.90 : 27,793.35 = 16,682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,528.90/27,793.35 = 16,682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,528.90x = 27,793.35 × 16,682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,528.90x = 463,651,444.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,651,444.04/18,528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,023.15

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