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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,544.84, 27,651.81 and 16,484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,544.84, 27,651.81 and 16,484.20 is: 24,579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,544.84 : 27,651.81 = 16,484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,544.84/27,651.81 = 16,484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,544.84x = 27,651.81 × 16,484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,544.84x = 455,817,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,817,966.40/18,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,579.23

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