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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,577.84, 27,852.40 and 16,109.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,577.84, 27,852.40 and 16,109.26 is: 24,151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,577.84 : 27,852.40 = 16,109.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,577.84/27,852.40 = 16,109.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,577.84x = 27,852.40 × 16,109.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,577.84x = 448,681,553.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,681,553.22/18,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.44

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