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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.16, 28,415.86 and 16,171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.16, 28,415.86 and 16,171.54 is: 24,278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.16 : 28,415.86 = 16,171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.16/28,415.86 = 16,171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.16x = 28,415.86 × 16,171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.16x = 459,528,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,528,216.62/18,927.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.77

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