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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,815.40, 28,223.10 and 16,626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,815.40, 28,223.10 and 16,626.60 is: 24,939.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,815.40 : 28,223.10 = 16,626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,815.40/28,223.10 = 16,626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,815.40x = 28,223.10 × 16,626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,815.40x = 469,254,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,254,194.46/18,815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,939.90

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