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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,575.40, 27,863.10 and 16,388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,575.40, 27,863.10 and 16,388.40 is: 24,582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,575.40 : 27,863.10 = 16,388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,575.40/27,863.10 = 16,388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,575.40x = 27,863.10 × 16,388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,575.40x = 456,631,628.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,631,628.04/18,575.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.60

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