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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,708.36, 27,925.64 and 16,494.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,708.36, 27,925.64 and 16,494.08 is: 24,620.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,708.36 : 27,925.64 = 16,494.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,708.36/27,925.64 = 16,494.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,708.36x = 27,925.64 × 16,494.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,708.36x = 460,607,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,607,740.21/18,708.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.42

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