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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,707.09, 27,923.77 and 16,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,707.09, 27,923.77 and 16,492.82 is: 24,618.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,707.09 : 27,923.77 = 16,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,707.09/27,923.77 = 16,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,707.09x = 27,923.77 × 16,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,707.09x = 460,541,629.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,541,629.87/18,707.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.56

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