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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,682.70, 27,941.43 and 16,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,682.70, 27,941.43 and 16,617.20 is: 24,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,682.70 : 27,941.43 = 16,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,682.70/27,941.43 = 16,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,682.70x = 27,941.43 × 16,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,682.70x = 464,308,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,308,330.60/18,682.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,852.31

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