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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.08, 27,664.10 and 16,492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.08, 27,664.10 and 16,492.44 is: 24,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.08 : 27,664.10 = 16,492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.08/27,664.10 = 16,492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.08x = 27,664.10 × 16,492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.08x = 456,248,509.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,248,509.40/18,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.52

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