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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,656.59, 27,848.39 and 16,442.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,656.59, 27,848.39 and 16,442.32 is: 24,543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,656.59 : 27,848.39 = 16,442.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,656.59/27,848.39 = 16,442.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,656.59x = 27,848.39 × 16,442.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,656.59x = 457,892,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,892,139.86/18,656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,543.19

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