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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,679.59, 27,882.66 and 16,465.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,679.59, 27,882.66 and 16,465.32 is: 24,577.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,679.59 : 27,882.66 = 16,465.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,679.59/27,882.66 = 16,465.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,679.59x = 27,882.66 × 16,465.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,679.59x = 459,096,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,096,919.35/18,679.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.46

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