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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,941.20, 28,411.80 and 16,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,941.20, 28,411.80 and 16,997.20 is: 25,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,941.20 : 28,411.80 = 16,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,941.20/28,411.80 = 16,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,941.20x = 28,411.80 × 16,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,941.20x = 482,921,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,921,046.96/18,941.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,495.80

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