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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,915.80, 28,373.70 and 16,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,915.80, 28,373.70 and 16,842.20 is: 25,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,915.80 : 28,373.70 = 16,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,915.80/28,373.70 = 16,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,915.80x = 28,373.70 × 16,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,915.80x = 477,875,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,875,530.14/18,915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,263.30

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