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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,574.97, 27,795.90 and 16,084.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,574.97, 27,795.90 and 16,084.75 is: 24,069.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,574.97 : 27,795.90 = 16,084.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,574.97/27,795.90 = 16,084.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,574.97x = 27,795.90 × 16,084.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,574.97x = 447,090,102.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,090,102.53/18,574.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.49

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