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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.29, 27,841.64 and 16,101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.29, 27,841.64 and 16,101.93 is: 24,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.29 : 27,841.64 = 16,101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.29/27,841.64 = 16,101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.29x = 27,841.64 × 16,101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.29x = 448,304,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,304,057.86/18,577.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.83

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