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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.06, 28,464.07 and 16,465.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.06, 28,464.07 and 16,465.30 is: 24,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.06 : 28,464.07 = 16,465.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.06/28,464.07 = 16,465.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.06x = 28,464.07 × 16,465.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.06x = 468,669,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,669,451.77/18,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.93

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