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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,802.80, 28,204.20 and 16,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,802.80, 28,204.20 and 16,729.20 is: 25,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,802.80 : 28,204.20 = 16,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,802.80/28,204.20 = 16,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,802.80x = 28,204.20 × 16,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,802.80x = 471,833,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,833,702.64/18,802.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,093.80

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