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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,533.10, 27,733.99 and 16,346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,533.10, 27,733.99 and 16,346.10 is: 24,461.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,533.10 : 27,733.99 = 16,346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,533.10/27,733.99 = 16,346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,533.10x = 27,733.99 × 16,346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,533.10x = 453,342,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,342,573.94/18,533.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,461.24

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