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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.22, 28,228.98 and 16,058.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.22, 28,228.98 and 16,058.86 is: 24,038.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.22 : 28,228.98 = 16,058.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.22/28,228.98 = 16,058.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.22x = 28,228.98 × 16,058.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.22x = 453,325,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,325,237.76/18,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,038.60

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