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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,745.92, 28,243.95 and 16,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,745.92, 28,243.95 and 16,969.20 is: 25,567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,745.92 : 28,243.95 = 16,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,745.92/28,243.95 = 16,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,745.92x = 28,243.95 × 16,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,745.92x = 479,277,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,277,236.34/18,745.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,567.02

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