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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.60, 28,091.40 and 16,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.60, 28,091.40 and 16,884.40 is: 25,326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.60 : 28,091.40 = 16,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.60/28,091.40 = 16,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.60x = 28,091.40 × 16,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.60x = 474,306,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,306,434.16/18,727.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,326.60

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