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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,676.80, 28,015.20 and 16,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,676.80, 28,015.20 and 16,927.20 is: 25,390.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,676.80 : 28,015.20 = 16,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,676.80/28,015.20 = 16,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,676.80x = 28,015.20 × 16,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,676.80x = 474,218,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,218,893.44/18,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,390.80

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