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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,950.80, 28,426.20 and 16,909.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,950.80, 28,426.20 and 16,909.60 is: 25,364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,950.80 : 28,426.20 = 16,909.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,950.80/28,426.20 = 16,909.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,950.80x = 28,426.20 × 16,909.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,950.80x = 480,675,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,675,671.52/18,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,364.40

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