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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.70, 28,205.55 and 16,499.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.70, 28,205.55 and 16,499.70 is: 24,749.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.70 : 28,205.55 = 16,499.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.70/28,205.55 = 16,499.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.70x = 28,205.55 × 16,499.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.70x = 465,383,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,383,113.34/18,803.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,749.55

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