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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.80, 28,387.20 and 16,810.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.80, 28,387.20 and 16,810.70 is: 25,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.80 : 28,387.20 = 16,810.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.80/28,387.20 = 16,810.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.80x = 28,387.20 × 16,810.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.80x = 477,208,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,208,703.04/18,924.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,216.05

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