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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.09, 27,925.26 and 16,493.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.09, 27,925.26 and 16,493.82 is: 24,620.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.09 : 27,925.26 = 16,493.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.09/27,925.26 = 16,493.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.09x = 27,925.26 × 16,493.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.09x = 460,594,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,594,211.89/18,708.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.06

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