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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,671.10, 28,006.65 and 16,411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,671.10, 28,006.65 and 16,411.20 is: 24,616.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,671.10 : 28,006.65 = 16,411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,671.10/28,006.65 = 16,411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,671.10x = 28,006.65 × 16,411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,671.10x = 459,622,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,622,734.48/18,671.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.80

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