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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,652.60, 27,978.90 and 16,246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,652.60, 27,978.90 and 16,246.90 is: 24,370.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,652.60 : 27,978.90 = 16,246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,652.60/27,978.90 = 16,246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,652.60x = 27,978.90 × 16,246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,652.60x = 454,570,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,570,390.41/18,652.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.35

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