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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.96, 28,246.20 and 16,086.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.96, 28,246.20 and 16,086.34 is: 24,115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.96 : 28,246.20 = 16,086.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.96/28,246.20 = 16,086.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.96x = 28,246.20 × 16,086.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.96x = 454,377,976.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,377,976.91/18,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.22

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