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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,860.40, 28,279.80 and 16,728.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,860.40, 28,279.80 and 16,728.48 is: 25,083.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,860.40 : 28,279.80 = 16,728.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,860.40/28,279.80 = 16,728.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,860.40x = 28,279.80 × 16,728.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,860.40x = 473,078,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,078,068.70/18,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,083.14

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