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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.46, 27,850.48 and 16,057.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.46, 27,850.48 and 16,057.33 is: 24,110.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.46 : 27,850.48 = 16,057.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.46/27,850.48 = 16,057.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.46x = 27,850.48 × 16,057.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.46x = 447,204,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,204,128.48/18,548.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.05

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