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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,660.84, 27,854.73 and 16,446.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,660.84, 27,854.73 and 16,446.58 is: 24,549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,660.84 : 27,854.73 = 16,446.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,660.84/27,854.73 = 16,446.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,660.84x = 27,854.73 × 16,446.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,660.84x = 458,115,045.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,115,045.32/18,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,549.54

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