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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,763.60, 28,121.10 and 16,673.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,763.60, 28,121.10 and 16,673.80 is: 24,989.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,763.60 : 28,121.10 = 16,673.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,763.60/28,121.10 = 16,673.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,763.60x = 28,121.10 × 16,673.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,763.60x = 468,885,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,885,597.18/18,763.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,989.11

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