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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,795.94, 28,159.17 and 16,302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,795.94, 28,159.17 and 16,302.76 is: 24,424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,795.94 : 28,159.17 = 16,302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,795.94/28,159.17 = 16,302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,795.94x = 28,159.17 × 16,302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,795.94x = 459,072,190.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,072,190.31/18,795.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,424.01

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