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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.80, 27,937.20 and 16,437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.80, 27,937.20 and 16,437.80 is: 24,656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.80 : 27,937.20 = 16,437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.80/27,937.20 = 16,437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.80x = 27,937.20 × 16,437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.80x = 459,226,106.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,226,106.16/18,624.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.70

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