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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.76, 27,831.38 and 16,044.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.76, 27,831.38 and 16,044.67 is: 24,091.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.76 : 27,831.38 = 16,044.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.76/27,831.38 = 16,044.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.76x = 27,831.38 × 16,044.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.76x = 446,545,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,545,307.74/18,535.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,091.02

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