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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.80, 28,056.30 and 16,133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.80, 28,056.30 and 16,133.80 is: 24,172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.80 : 28,056.30 = 16,133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.80/28,056.30 = 16,133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.80x = 28,056.30 × 16,133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.80x = 452,654,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,654,732.94/18,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.78

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