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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,714.98, 28,092.69 and 16,648.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,714.98, 28,092.69 and 16,648.22 is: 24,990.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,714.98 : 28,092.69 = 16,648.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,714.98/28,092.69 = 16,648.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,714.98x = 28,092.69 × 16,648.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,714.98x = 467,693,283.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,693,283.51/18,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.32

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