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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,655.84, 27,847.27 and 16,441.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,655.84, 27,847.27 and 16,441.57 is: 24,542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,655.84 : 27,847.27 = 16,441.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,655.84/27,847.27 = 16,441.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,655.84x = 27,847.27 × 16,441.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,655.84x = 457,852,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,852,839.01/18,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.07

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