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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.30, 27,929.05 and 16,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.30, 27,929.05 and 16,063.17 is: 24,036.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.30 : 27,929.05 = 16,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.30/27,929.05 = 16,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.30x = 27,929.05 × 16,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.30x = 448,629,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,629,210.40/18,664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.76

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