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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,610.40, 27,834.60 and 16,650.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,610.40, 27,834.60 and 16,650.20 is: 24,902.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,610.40 : 27,834.60 = 16,650.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,610.40/27,834.60 = 16,650.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,610.40x = 27,834.60 × 16,650.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,610.40x = 463,451,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,451,656.92/18,610.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,902.83

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