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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.56, 27,950.57 and 16,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.56, 27,950.57 and 16,419.60 is: 24,590.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.56 : 27,950.57 = 16,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.56/27,950.57 = 16,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.56x = 27,950.57 × 16,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.56x = 458,937,097.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,937,097.07/18,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,590.01

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