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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,668.34, 27,865.94 and 16,454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,668.34, 27,865.94 and 16,454.07 is: 24,560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,668.34 : 27,865.94 = 16,454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,668.34/27,865.94 = 16,454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,668.34x = 27,865.94 × 16,454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,668.34x = 458,508,045.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,508,045.11/18,668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.73

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