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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,826.97, 28,275.54 and 16,576.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,826.97, 28,275.54 and 16,576.28 is: 24,895.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,826.97 : 28,275.54 = 16,576.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,826.97/28,275.54 = 16,576.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,826.97x = 28,275.54 × 16,576.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,826.97x = 468,703,126.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,703,126.81/18,826.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.31

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