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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.59, 28,302.69 and 16,862.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.59, 28,302.69 and 16,862.76 is: 25,165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.59 : 28,302.69 = 16,862.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.59/28,302.69 = 16,862.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.59x = 28,302.69 × 16,862.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.59x = 477,261,468.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,261,468.82/18,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,165.93

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