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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,637.76, 27,923.81 and 16,603.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,637.76, 27,923.81 and 16,603.85 is: 24,876.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,637.76 : 27,923.81 = 16,603.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,637.76/27,923.81 = 16,603.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,637.76x = 27,923.81 × 16,603.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,637.76x = 463,642,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,642,530.03/18,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,876.52

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