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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,659.84, 27,853.24 and 16,445.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,659.84, 27,853.24 and 16,445.58 is: 24,548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,659.84 : 27,853.24 = 16,445.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,659.84/27,853.24 = 16,445.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,659.84x = 27,853.24 × 16,445.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,659.84x = 458,062,686.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,062,686.68/18,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,548.05

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