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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,824.40, 28,072.12 and 16,495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,824.40, 28,072.12 and 16,495.24 is: 24,598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,824.40 : 28,072.12 = 16,495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,824.40/28,072.12 = 16,495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,824.40x = 28,072.12 × 16,495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,824.40x = 463,056,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,056,356.71/18,824.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.73

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