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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.72, 25,778.44 and 16,428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.72, 25,778.44 and 16,428.24 is: 22,643.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.72 : 25,778.44 = 16,428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.72/25,778.44 = 16,428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.72x = 25,778.44 × 16,428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.72x = 423,494,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,494,399.15/18,702.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.47

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