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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.84, 28,183.27 and 16,490.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.84, 28,183.27 and 16,490.41 is: 24,687.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.84 : 28,183.27 = 16,490.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.84/28,183.27 = 16,490.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.84x = 28,183.27 × 16,490.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.84x = 464,753,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,753,454.07/18,825.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.00

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