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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,617.46, 27,901.86 and 16,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,617.46, 27,901.86 and 16,002.78 is: 23,983.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,617.46 : 27,901.86 = 16,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,617.46/27,901.86 = 16,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,617.46x = 27,901.86 × 16,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,617.46x = 446,507,327.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,507,327.17/18,617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.26

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