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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,580.29, 27,846.14 and 16,104.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,580.29, 27,846.14 and 16,104.93 is: 24,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,580.29 : 27,846.14 = 16,104.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,580.29/27,846.14 = 16,104.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,580.29x = 27,846.14 × 16,104.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,580.29x = 448,460,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,460,054.95/18,580.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.33

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