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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.57, 27,651.44 and 16,483.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.57, 27,651.44 and 16,483.93 is: 24,578.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.57 : 27,651.44 = 16,483.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.57/27,651.44 = 16,483.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.57x = 27,651.44 × 16,483.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.57x = 455,804,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,804,401.36/18,544.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,578.86

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