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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,542.07, 27,647.71 and 16,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,542.07, 27,647.71 and 16,481.43 is: 24,575.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,542.07 : 27,647.71 = 16,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,542.07/27,647.71 = 16,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,542.07x = 27,647.71 × 16,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,542.07x = 455,673,755.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,673,755.82/18,542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,575.13

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