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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747.92, 28,246.96 and 16,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747.92, 28,246.96 and 16,971.20 is: 25,570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747.92 : 28,246.96 = 16,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747.92/28,246.96 = 16,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747.92x = 28,246.96 × 16,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747.92x = 479,384,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,384,807.55/18,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,570.03

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