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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.52, 28,278.60 and 16,107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.52, 28,278.60 and 16,107.84 is: 24,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.52 : 28,278.60 = 16,107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.52/28,278.60 = 16,107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.52x = 28,278.60 × 16,107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.52x = 455,507,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,507,164.22/18,863.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.52

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