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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,531.80, 27,797.70 and 16,417.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,531.80, 27,797.70 and 16,417.70 is: 24,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,531.80 : 27,797.70 = 16,417.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,531.80/27,797.70 = 16,417.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,531.80x = 27,797.70 × 16,417.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,531.80x = 456,374,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,374,299.29/18,531.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.55

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