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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.80, 28,382.70 and 16,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.80, 28,382.70 and 16,982.60 is: 25,473.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.80 : 28,382.70 = 16,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.80/28,382.70 = 16,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.80x = 28,382.70 × 16,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.80x = 482,012,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,012,041.02/18,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,473.90

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