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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,831.69, 28,202.99 and 16,353.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,831.69, 28,202.99 and 16,353.05 is: 24,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,831.69 : 28,202.99 = 16,353.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,831.69/28,202.99 = 16,353.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,831.69x = 28,202.99 × 16,353.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,831.69x = 461,204,682.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,204,682.84/18,831.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.88

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