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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,588.40, 27,809.70 and 16,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,588.40, 27,809.70 and 16,838.80 is: 25,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,588.40 : 27,809.70 = 16,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,588.40/27,809.70 = 16,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,588.40x = 27,809.70 × 16,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,588.40x = 468,281,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,281,976.36/18,588.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,192.16

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