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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.82, 27,651.81 and 16,484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.82, 27,651.81 and 16,484.18 is: 24,579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.82 : 27,651.81 = 16,484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.82/27,651.81 = 16,484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.82x = 27,651.81 × 16,484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.82x = 455,817,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,817,413.37/18,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.23

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