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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,689.70, 28,107.45 and 16,794.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,689.70, 28,107.45 and 16,794.30 is: 25,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,689.70 : 28,107.45 = 16,794.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,689.70/28,107.45 = 16,794.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,689.70x = 28,107.45 × 16,794.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,689.70x = 472,044,947.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,044,947.54/18,689.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,256.96

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