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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.40, 28,386.60 and 16,810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.40, 28,386.60 and 16,810.30 is: 25,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.40 : 28,386.60 = 16,810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.40/28,386.60 = 16,810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.40x = 28,386.60 × 16,810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.40x = 477,187,261.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,187,261.98/18,924.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,215.45

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