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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.20, 28,272.30 and 16,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.20, 28,272.30 and 16,839.40 is: 25,259.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.20 : 28,272.30 = 16,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.20/28,272.30 = 16,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.20x = 28,272.30 × 16,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.20x = 476,088,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,088,568.62/18,848.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,259.10

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