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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,538.54, 27,783.51 and 16,063.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,538.54, 27,783.51 and 16,063.18 is: 24,073.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,538.54 : 27,783.51 = 16,063.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,538.54/27,783.51 = 16,063.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,538.54x = 27,783.51 × 16,063.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,538.54x = 446,291,522.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,291,522.16/18,538.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.71

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