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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,537.54, 27,782.01 and 16,062.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,537.54, 27,782.01 and 16,062.18 is: 24,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,537.54 : 27,782.01 = 16,062.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,537.54/27,782.01 = 16,062.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,537.54x = 27,782.01 × 16,062.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,537.54x = 446,239,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,239,645.38/18,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,072.21

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