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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,552.70, 27,829.05 and 16,414.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,552.70, 27,829.05 and 16,414.30 is: 24,621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,552.70 : 27,829.05 = 16,414.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,552.70/27,829.05 = 16,414.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,552.70x = 27,829.05 × 16,414.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,552.70x = 456,794,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,794,375.42/18,552.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.45

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