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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,811.40, 28,217.10 and 16,622.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,811.40, 28,217.10 and 16,622.60 is: 24,933.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,811.40 : 28,217.10 = 16,622.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,811.40/28,217.10 = 16,622.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,811.40x = 28,217.10 × 16,622.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,811.40x = 469,041,566.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,041,566.46/18,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.90

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