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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,028.44, 24,866.73 and 16,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,028.44, 24,866.73 and 16,541.28 is: 22,815.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,028.44 : 24,866.73 = 16,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,028.44/24,866.73 = 16,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,028.44x = 24,866.73 × 16,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,028.44x = 411,327,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,327,543.61/18,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,815.48

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