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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,548.71, 27,850.85 and 16,057.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,548.71, 27,850.85 and 16,057.58 is: 24,110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,548.71 : 27,850.85 = 16,057.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,548.71/27,850.85 = 16,057.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,548.71x = 27,850.85 × 16,057.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,548.71x = 447,217,152.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,217,152.83/18,548.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.42

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