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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,582.80, 27,849.88 and 16,107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,582.80, 27,849.88 and 16,107.44 is: 24,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,582.80 : 27,849.88 = 16,107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,582.80/27,849.88 = 16,107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,582.80x = 27,849.88 × 16,107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,582.80x = 448,590,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,590,271.11/18,582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.08

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