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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.40, 28,368.60 and 16,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.40, 28,368.60 and 16,093.60 is: 24,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.40 : 28,368.60 = 16,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.40/28,368.60 = 16,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.40x = 28,368.60 × 16,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.40x = 456,552,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,552,900.96/18,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.40

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