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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.09, 28,244.81 and 16,623.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.09, 28,244.81 and 16,623.45 is: 24,807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.09 : 28,244.81 = 16,623.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.09/28,244.81 = 16,623.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.09x = 28,244.81 × 16,623.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.09x = 469,526,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,526,228.35/18,927.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,807.10

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