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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,706.59, 27,923.02 and 16,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,706.59, 27,923.02 and 16,492.32 is: 24,617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,706.59 : 27,923.02 = 16,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,706.59/27,923.02 = 16,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,706.59x = 27,923.02 × 16,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,706.59x = 460,515,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,515,339.98/18,706.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.81

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