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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,698.20, 28,047.30 and 16,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,698.20, 28,047.30 and 16,394.20 is: 24,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,698.20 : 28,047.30 = 16,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,698.20/28,047.30 = 16,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,698.20x = 28,047.30 × 16,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,698.20x = 459,813,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,813,045.66/18,698.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.30

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