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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,892.06, 28,178.70 and 16,407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,892.06, 28,178.70 and 16,407.34 is: 24,472.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,892.06 : 28,178.70 = 16,407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,892.06/28,178.70 = 16,407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,892.06x = 28,178.70 × 16,407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,892.06x = 462,337,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,337,511.66/18,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,472.58

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