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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,664.84, 27,860.72 and 16,450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,664.84, 27,860.72 and 16,450.57 is: 24,555.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,664.84 : 27,860.72 = 16,450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,664.84/27,860.72 = 16,450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,664.84x = 27,860.72 × 16,450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,664.84x = 458,324,724.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,324,724.61/18,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.51

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