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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,631.76, 27,914.83 and 16,597.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,631.76, 27,914.83 and 16,597.85 is: 24,867.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,631.76 : 27,914.83 = 16,597.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,631.76/27,914.83 = 16,597.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,631.76x = 27,914.83 × 16,597.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,631.76x = 463,325,980.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,325,980.05/18,631.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,867.54

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