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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.90, 28,117.35 and 16,898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.90, 28,117.35 and 16,898.10 is: 25,347.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.90 : 28,117.35 = 16,898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.90/28,117.35 = 16,898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.90x = 28,117.35 × 16,898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.90x = 475,129,792.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,129,792.04/18,744.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,347.15

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