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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.44, 28,106.37 and 16,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.44, 28,106.37 and 16,518.24 is: 24,632.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.44 : 28,106.37 = 16,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.44/28,106.37 = 16,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.44x = 28,106.37 × 16,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.44x = 464,267,765.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,267,765.19/18,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.94

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