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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,963.09, 28,300.46 and 16,861.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,963.09, 28,300.46 and 16,861.28 is: 25,163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,963.09 : 28,300.46 = 16,861.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,963.09/28,300.46 = 16,861.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,963.09x = 28,300.46 × 16,861.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,963.09x = 477,181,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,181,754.38/18,963.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,163.71

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