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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,572.97, 27,792.90 and 16,082.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,572.97, 27,792.90 and 16,082.75 is: 24,066.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,572.97 : 27,792.90 = 16,082.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,572.97/27,792.90 = 16,082.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,572.97x = 27,792.90 × 16,082.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,572.97x = 446,986,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,986,123.51/18,572.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.49

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