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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,543.82, 27,650.32 and 16,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,543.82, 27,650.32 and 16,483.18 is: 24,577.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,543.82 : 27,650.32 = 16,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,543.82/27,650.32 = 16,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,543.82x = 27,650.32 × 16,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,543.82x = 455,765,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,765,201.62/18,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.74

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