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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.56, 28,390.92 and 16,154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.56, 28,390.92 and 16,154.92 is: 24,253.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.56 : 28,390.92 = 16,154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.56/28,390.92 = 16,154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.56x = 28,390.92 × 16,154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.56x = 458,653,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,653,041.33/18,910.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,253.81

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