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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,913.80, 28,370.70 and 16,408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,913.80, 28,370.70 and 16,408.20 is: 24,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,913.80 : 28,370.70 = 16,408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,913.80/28,370.70 = 16,408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,913.80x = 28,370.70 × 16,408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,913.80x = 465,512,119.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,512,119.74/18,913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.30

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