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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,828.81, 28,198.67 and 16,350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,828.81, 28,198.67 and 16,350.16 is: 24,486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,828.81 : 28,198.67 = 16,350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,828.81/28,198.67 = 16,350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,828.81x = 28,198.67 × 16,350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,828.81x = 461,052,766.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,052,766.29/18,828.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,486.57

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