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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,823.76, 28,278.88 and 16,199.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,823.76, 28,278.88 and 16,199.36 is: 24,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,823.76 : 28,278.88 = 16,199.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,823.76/28,278.88 = 16,199.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,823.76x = 28,278.88 × 16,199.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,823.76x = 458,099,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,099,757.52/18,823.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,336.25

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