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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,973.82, 28,386.20 and 16,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,973.82, 28,386.20 and 16,757.66 is: 25,070.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,973.82 : 28,386.20 = 16,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,973.82/28,386.20 = 16,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,973.82x = 28,386.20 × 16,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,973.82x = 475,686,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,686,288.29/18,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,070.67

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