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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,885.80, 28,328.70 and 16,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,885.80, 28,328.70 and 16,812.20 is: 25,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,885.80 : 28,328.70 = 16,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,885.80/28,328.70 = 16,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,885.80x = 28,328.70 × 16,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,885.80x = 476,267,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,267,770.14/18,885.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,218.30

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