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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,712.98, 28,089.69 and 16,646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,712.98, 28,089.69 and 16,646.22 is: 24,987.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,712.98 : 28,089.69 = 16,646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,712.98/28,089.69 = 16,646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,712.98x = 28,089.69 × 16,646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,712.98x = 467,587,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,587,159.47/18,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,987.32

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