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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.94, 28,191.56 and 16,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.94, 28,191.56 and 16,669.29 is: 25,032.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.94 : 28,191.56 = 16,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.94/28,191.56 = 16,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.94x = 28,191.56 × 16,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.94x = 469,933,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,933,205.85/18,772.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,032.48

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