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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,764.24, 28,178.57 and 16,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,764.24, 28,178.57 and 16,660.62 is: 25,019.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,764.24 : 28,178.57 = 16,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,764.24/28,178.57 = 16,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,764.24x = 28,178.57 × 16,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,764.24x = 469,472,363.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,472,363.61/18,764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,019.53

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