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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,556.90, 27,810.73 and 16,080.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,556.90, 27,810.73 and 16,080.13 is: 24,098.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,556.90 : 27,810.73 = 16,080.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,556.90/27,810.73 = 16,080.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,556.90x = 27,810.73 × 16,080.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,556.90x = 447,200,153.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,200,153.79/18,556.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.86

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