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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.20, 28,401.60 and 16,540.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.20, 28,401.60 and 16,540.80 is: 24,752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.20 : 28,401.60 = 16,540.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.20/28,401.60 = 16,540.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.20x = 28,401.60 × 16,540.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.20x = 469,785,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,785,185.28/18,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,752.63

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