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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,869.22, 28,280.34 and 16,524.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,869.22, 28,280.34 and 16,524.27 is: 24,765.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,869.22 : 28,280.34 = 16,524.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,869.22/28,280.34 = 16,524.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,869.22x = 28,280.34 × 16,524.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,869.22x = 467,311,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,311,973.85/18,869.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,765.83

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