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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,830.43, 28,201.11 and 16,351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,830.43, 28,201.11 and 16,351.78 is: 24,489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,830.43 : 28,201.11 = 16,351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,830.43/28,201.11 = 16,351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,830.43x = 28,201.11 × 16,351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,830.43x = 461,138,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,138,346.48/18,830.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.00

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