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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,535.80, 27,803.70 and 16,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,535.80, 27,803.70 and 16,462.20 is: 24,693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,535.80 : 27,803.70 = 16,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,535.80/27,803.70 = 16,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,535.80x = 27,803.70 × 16,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,535.80x = 457,710,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,710,070.14/18,535.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.30

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