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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,728.92, 28,069.80 and 16,383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,728.92, 28,069.80 and 16,383.34 is: 24,554.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,728.92 : 28,069.80 = 16,383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,728.92/28,069.80 = 16,383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,728.92x = 28,069.80 × 16,383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,728.92x = 459,877,077.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,877,077.13/18,728.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.38

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