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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,774.72, 28,194.28 and 16,671.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,774.72, 28,194.28 and 16,671.10 is: 25,035.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,774.72 : 28,194.28 = 16,671.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,774.72/28,194.28 = 16,671.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,774.72x = 28,194.28 × 16,671.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,774.72x = 470,029,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,029,661.31/18,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,035.24

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