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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,549.81, 27,852.50 and 16,058.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,549.81, 27,852.50 and 16,058.68 is: 24,112.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,549.81 : 27,852.50 = 16,058.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,549.81/27,852.50 = 16,058.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,549.81x = 27,852.50 × 16,058.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,549.81x = 447,274,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,274,355.22/18,549.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,112.07

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