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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,615.80, 27,923.70 and 16,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,615.80, 27,923.70 and 16,501.70 is: 24,752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,615.80 : 27,923.70 = 16,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,615.80/27,923.70 = 16,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,615.80x = 27,923.70 × 16,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,615.80x = 460,788,520.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,788,520.29/18,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.55

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