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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.59, 27,854.36 and 16,446.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.59, 27,854.36 and 16,446.33 is: 24,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.59 : 27,854.36 = 16,446.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.59/27,854.36 = 16,446.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.59x = 27,854.36 × 16,446.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.59x = 458,101,996.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,101,996.50/18,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.17

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