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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.84, 27,859.23 and 16,449.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.84, 27,859.23 and 16,449.57 is: 24,554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.84 : 27,859.23 = 16,449.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.84/27,859.23 = 16,449.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.84x = 27,859.23 × 16,449.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.84x = 458,272,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,272,354.03/18,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.02

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