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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.40, 28,221.60 and 16,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.40, 28,221.60 and 16,627.40 is: 24,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.40 : 28,221.60 = 16,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.40/28,221.60 = 16,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.40x = 28,221.60 × 16,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.40x = 469,251,831.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,251,831.84/18,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,941.10

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