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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.60, 28,040.10 and 16,235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.60, 28,040.10 and 16,235.80 is: 24,328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.60 : 28,040.10 = 16,235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.60/28,040.10 = 16,235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.60x = 28,040.10 × 16,235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.60x = 455,253,455.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,253,455.58/18,712.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.71

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