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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,529.30, 27,793.95 and 16,488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,529.30, 27,793.95 and 16,488.10 is: 24,732.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,529.30 : 27,793.95 = 16,488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,529.30/27,793.95 = 16,488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,529.30x = 27,793.95 × 16,488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,529.30x = 458,269,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,269,427.00/18,529.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,732.15

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