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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,707.80, 28,061.70 and 16,828.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,707.80, 28,061.70 and 16,828.60 is: 25,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,707.80 : 28,061.70 = 16,828.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,707.80/28,061.70 = 16,828.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,707.80x = 28,061.70 × 16,828.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,707.80x = 472,239,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,239,124.62/18,707.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,242.90

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