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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,862.86, 28,155.98 and 16,648.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,862.86, 28,155.98 and 16,648.86 is: 24,851.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,862.86 : 28,155.98 = 16,648.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,862.86/28,155.98 = 16,648.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,862.86x = 28,155.98 × 16,648.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,862.86x = 468,764,885.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,764,885.94/18,862.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.21

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