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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,977.60, 28,466.40 and 16,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,977.60, 28,466.40 and 16,061.60 is: 24,092.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,977.60 : 28,466.40 = 16,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,977.60/28,466.40 = 16,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,977.60x = 28,466.40 × 16,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,977.60x = 457,215,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,215,930.24/18,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.40

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