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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,594.18, 27,861.54 and 16,705.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,594.18, 27,861.54 and 16,705.85 is: 25,032.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,594.18 : 27,861.54 = 16,705.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,594.18/27,861.54 = 16,705.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,594.18x = 27,861.54 × 16,705.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,594.18x = 465,450,568.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,450,568.70/18,594.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.06

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