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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,713.60, 27,933.38 and 16,499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,713.60, 27,933.38 and 16,499.32 is: 24,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,713.60 : 27,933.38 = 16,499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,713.60/27,933.38 = 16,499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,713.60x = 27,933.38 × 16,499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,713.60x = 460,881,775.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,881,775.30/18,713.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.17

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