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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,554.90, 27,807.73 and 16,078.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,554.90, 27,807.73 and 16,078.13 is: 24,095.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,554.90 : 27,807.73 = 16,078.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,554.90/27,807.73 = 16,078.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,554.90x = 27,807.73 × 16,078.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,554.90x = 447,096,297.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,096,297.94/18,554.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.86

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