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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,667.59, 27,864.82 and 16,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,667.59, 27,864.82 and 16,453.32 is: 24,559.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,667.59 : 27,864.82 = 16,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,667.59/27,864.82 = 16,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,667.59x = 27,864.82 × 16,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,667.59x = 458,468,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,468,800.20/18,667.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,559.61

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