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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,733.40, 27,963.44 and 16,368.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,733.40, 27,963.44 and 16,368.75 is: 24,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,733.40 : 27,963.44 = 16,368.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,733.40/27,963.44 = 16,368.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,733.40x = 27,963.44 × 16,368.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,733.40x = 457,726,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,726,558.50/18,733.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,433.72

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