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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.10, 28,053.15 and 16,296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.10, 28,053.15 and 16,296.40 is: 24,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.10 : 28,053.15 = 16,296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.10/28,053.15 = 16,296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.10x = 28,053.15 × 16,296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.10x = 457,165,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,165,353.66/18,702.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.60

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