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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.32, 27,651.07 and 16,483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.32, 27,651.07 and 16,483.68 is: 24,578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.32 : 27,651.07 = 16,483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.32/27,651.07 = 16,483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.32x = 27,651.07 × 16,483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.32x = 455,791,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,791,307.12/18,544.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.49

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