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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,563.02, 27,778.01 and 16,072.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,563.02, 27,778.01 and 16,072.80 is: 24,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,563.02 : 27,778.01 = 16,072.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,563.02/27,778.01 = 16,072.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,563.02x = 27,778.01 × 16,072.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,563.02x = 446,470,399.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,470,399.13/18,563.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.60

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