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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,581.40, 27,791.10 and 16,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,581.40, 27,791.10 and 16,621.20 is: 24,859.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,581.40 : 27,791.10 = 16,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,581.40/27,791.10 = 16,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,581.40x = 27,791.10 × 16,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,581.40x = 461,921,431.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,921,431.32/18,581.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,859.34

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