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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,719.60, 28,079.40 and 16,840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,719.60, 28,079.40 and 16,840.40 is: 25,260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,719.60 : 28,079.40 = 16,840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,719.60/28,079.40 = 16,840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,719.60x = 28,079.40 × 16,840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,719.60x = 472,868,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,868,327.76/18,719.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,260.60

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