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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.60, 28,008.90 and 16,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.60, 28,008.90 and 16,631.40 is: 24,947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.60 : 28,008.90 = 16,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.60/28,008.90 = 16,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.60x = 28,008.90 × 16,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.60x = 465,827,219.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,827,219.46/18,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,947.10

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