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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,886.68, 28,274.40 and 16,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,886.68, 28,274.40 and 16,551.36 is: 24,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886.68 : 28,274.40 = 16,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886.68/28,274.40 = 16,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886.68x = 28,274.40 × 16,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886.68x = 467,979,773.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,979,773.18/18,886.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.30

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