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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,553.70, 27,830.55 and 16,415.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,553.70, 27,830.55 and 16,415.30 is: 24,622.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,553.70 : 27,830.55 = 16,415.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,553.70/27,830.55 = 16,415.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,553.70x = 27,830.55 × 16,415.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,553.70x = 456,846,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,846,827.42/18,553.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.95

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