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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.60, 28,358.40 and 16,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.60, 28,358.40 and 16,281.20 is: 24,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.60 : 28,358.40 = 16,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.60/28,358.40 = 16,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.60x = 28,358.40 × 16,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.60x = 461,708,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,708,782.08/18,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.80

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