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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,701.10, 28,051.65 and 16,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,701.10, 28,051.65 and 16,271.10 is: 24,406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,701.10 : 28,051.65 = 16,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,701.10/28,051.65 = 16,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,701.10x = 28,051.65 × 16,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,701.10x = 456,431,202.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,431,202.32/18,701.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.65

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