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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,705.12, 28,070.82 and 16,918.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,705.12, 28,070.82 and 16,918.52 is: 25,389.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,705.12 : 28,070.82 = 16,918.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,705.12/28,070.82 = 16,918.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,705.12x = 28,070.82 × 16,918.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,705.12x = 474,916,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,916,729.59/18,705.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,389.66

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