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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,601.80, 27,902.70 and 16,487.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,601.80, 27,902.70 and 16,487.70 is: 24,731.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,601.80 : 27,902.70 = 16,487.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,601.80/27,902.70 = 16,487.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,601.80x = 27,902.70 × 16,487.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,601.80x = 460,051,346.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,051,346.79/18,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,731.55

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