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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.91, 28,183.39 and 16,490.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.91, 28,183.39 and 16,490.48 is: 24,687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.91 : 28,183.39 = 16,490.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.91/28,183.39 = 16,490.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.91x = 28,183.39 × 16,490.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.91x = 464,757,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,757,446.98/18,825.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.12

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