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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,629.70, 27,944.55 and 16,815.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,629.70, 27,944.55 and 16,815.30 is: 25,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,629.70 : 27,944.55 = 16,815.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,629.70/27,944.55 = 16,815.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,629.70x = 27,944.55 × 16,815.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,629.70x = 469,895,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,895,991.62/18,629.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,222.95

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