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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,940.60, 28,410.90 and 16,899.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,940.60, 28,410.90 and 16,899.40 is: 25,349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,940.60 : 28,410.90 = 16,899.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,940.60/28,410.90 = 16,899.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,940.60x = 28,410.90 × 16,899.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,940.60x = 480,127,163.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,127,163.46/18,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,349.10

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