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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.06, 28,465.58 and 16,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.06, 28,465.58 and 16,466.30 is: 24,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.06 : 28,465.58 = 16,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.06/28,465.58 = 16,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.06x = 28,465.58 × 16,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.06x = 468,722,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,722,779.95/18,902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,797.44

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