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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,838.20, 28,257.30 and 16,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,838.20, 28,257.30 and 16,829.40 is: 25,244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,838.20 : 28,257.30 = 16,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,838.20/28,257.30 = 16,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,838.20x = 28,257.30 × 16,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,838.20x = 475,553,404.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,553,404.62/18,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,244.10

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