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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.10, 28,008.15 and 16,412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.10, 28,008.15 and 16,412.20 is: 24,618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.10 : 28,008.15 = 16,412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.10/28,008.15 = 16,412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.10x = 28,008.15 × 16,412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.10x = 459,675,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,675,359.43/18,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.30

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