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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.55, 27,818.33 and 16,471.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.55, 27,818.33 and 16,471.95 is: 24,707.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.55 : 27,818.33 = 16,471.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.55/27,818.33 = 16,471.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.55x = 27,818.33 × 16,471.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.55x = 458,222,058.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,222,058.48/18,545.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,707.93

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