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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,964.60, 28,382.10 and 16,631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,964.60, 28,382.10 and 16,631.80 is: 24,890.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,964.60 : 28,382.10 = 16,631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,964.60/28,382.10 = 16,631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,964.60x = 28,382.10 × 16,631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,964.60x = 472,045,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,045,410.78/18,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,890.87

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