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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,758.52, 28,170.01 and 16,654.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,758.52, 28,170.01 and 16,654.88 is: 25,010.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,758.52 : 28,170.01 = 16,654.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,758.52/28,170.01 = 16,654.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,758.52x = 28,170.01 × 16,654.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,758.52x = 469,168,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,168,227.39/18,758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.94

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