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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,666.84, 27,863.70 and 16,452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,666.84, 27,863.70 and 16,452.57 is: 24,558.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,666.84 : 27,863.70 = 16,452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,666.84/27,863.70 = 16,452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,666.84x = 27,863.70 × 16,452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,666.84x = 458,429,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,429,474.71/18,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.49

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