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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,740.10, 28,110.15 and 16,896.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,740.10, 28,110.15 and 16,896.90 is: 25,345.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,740.10 : 28,110.15 = 16,896.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,740.10/28,110.15 = 16,896.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,740.10x = 28,110.15 × 16,896.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,740.10x = 474,974,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,974,393.54/18,740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.35

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