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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,749.80, 28,124.70 and 16,244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,749.80, 28,124.70 and 16,244.20 is: 24,366.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,749.80 : 28,124.70 = 16,244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,749.80/28,124.70 = 16,244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,749.80x = 28,124.70 × 16,244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,749.80x = 456,863,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,863,251.74/18,749.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,366.30

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