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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,829.16, 28,188.26 and 16,493.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,829.16, 28,188.26 and 16,493.73 is: 24,692.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,829.16 : 28,188.26 = 16,493.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,829.16/28,188.26 = 16,493.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,829.16x = 28,188.26 × 16,493.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,829.16x = 464,929,549.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,929,549.61/18,829.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.00

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