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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,538.69, 27,783.33 and 16,061.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,538.69, 27,783.33 and 16,061.98 is: 24,071.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,538.69 : 27,783.33 = 16,061.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,538.69/27,783.33 = 16,061.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,538.69x = 27,783.33 × 16,061.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,538.69x = 446,255,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,255,290.79/18,538.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,071.57

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