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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.48, 28,096.44 and 16,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.48, 28,096.44 and 16,650.72 is: 24,994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.48 : 28,096.44 = 16,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.48/28,096.44 = 16,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.48x = 28,096.44 × 16,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.48x = 467,825,955.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,825,955.44/18,717.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,994.07

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