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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,872.80, 28,309.20 and 16,831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,872.80, 28,309.20 and 16,831.60 is: 25,247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,872.80 : 28,309.20 = 16,831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,872.80/28,309.20 = 16,831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,872.80x = 28,309.20 × 16,831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,872.80x = 476,489,130.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,489,130.72/18,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,247.40

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