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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,689.20, 28,106.70 and 16,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,689.20, 28,106.70 and 16,793.80 is: 25,256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,689.20 : 28,106.70 = 16,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,689.20/28,106.70 = 16,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,689.20x = 28,106.70 × 16,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,689.20x = 472,018,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,018,298.46/18,689.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.21

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