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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.80, 28,322.70 and 16,808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.80, 28,322.70 and 16,808.20 is: 25,212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.80 : 28,322.70 = 16,808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.80/28,322.70 = 16,808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.80x = 28,322.70 × 16,808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.80x = 476,053,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,053,606.14/18,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,212.30

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