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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,810.72, 28,251.20 and 16,560.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,810.72, 28,251.20 and 16,560.05 is: 24,870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,810.72 : 28,251.20 = 16,560.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,810.72/28,251.20 = 16,560.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,810.72x = 28,251.20 × 16,560.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,810.72x = 467,841,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,841,290.65/18,810.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,870.99

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