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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,545.57, 27,652.93 and 16,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,545.57, 27,652.93 and 16,484.93 is: 24,580.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,545.57 : 27,652.93 = 16,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,545.57/27,652.93 = 16,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,545.57x = 27,652.93 × 16,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,545.57x = 455,856,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,856,615.34/18,545.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.35

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