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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,564.02, 27,779.51 and 16,073.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,564.02, 27,779.51 and 16,073.80 is: 24,053.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,564.02 : 27,779.51 = 16,073.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,564.02/27,779.51 = 16,073.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,564.02x = 27,779.51 × 16,073.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,564.02x = 446,522,287.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,522,287.84/18,564.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,053.10

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