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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,683.80, 28,025.70 and 16,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,683.80, 28,025.70 and 16,934.20 is: 25,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,683.80 : 28,025.70 = 16,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,683.80/28,025.70 = 16,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,683.80x = 28,025.70 × 16,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,683.80x = 474,592,808.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,592,808.94/18,683.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,401.30

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