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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,569.52, 27,829.64 and 16,092.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,569.52, 27,829.64 and 16,092.74 is: 24,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,569.52 : 27,829.64 = 16,092.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,569.52/27,829.64 = 16,092.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,569.52x = 27,829.64 × 16,092.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,569.52x = 447,855,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,855,270.62/18,569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,117.76

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