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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,813.40, 28,139.10 and 16,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,813.40, 28,139.10 and 16,853.20 is: 25,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,813.40 : 28,139.10 = 16,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,813.40/28,139.10 = 16,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,813.40x = 28,139.10 × 16,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,813.40x = 474,233,880.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,233,880.12/18,813.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,207.24

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