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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,732.64, 28,066.14 and 16,698.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,732.64, 28,066.14 and 16,698.72 is: 25,018.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,732.64 : 28,066.14 = 16,698.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,732.64/28,066.14 = 16,698.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,732.64x = 28,066.14 × 16,698.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,732.64x = 468,668,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,668,613.34/18,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,018.82

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