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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,539.04, 27,784.26 and 16,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,539.04, 27,784.26 and 16,063.68 is: 24,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,539.04 : 27,784.26 = 16,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,539.04/27,784.26 = 16,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,539.04x = 27,784.26 × 16,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,539.04x = 446,317,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,317,461.68/18,539.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.46

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