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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,978.84, 28,409.94 and 16,179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,978.84, 28,409.94 and 16,179.48 is: 24,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,978.84 : 28,409.94 = 16,179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,978.84/28,409.94 = 16,179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,978.84x = 28,409.94 × 16,179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,978.84x = 459,658,056.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,658,056.03/18,978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,219.50

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