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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.20, 28,428.60 and 16,558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.20, 28,428.60 and 16,558.80 is: 24,779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.20 : 28,428.60 = 16,558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.20/28,428.60 = 16,558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.20x = 28,428.60 × 16,558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.20x = 470,743,501.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,743,501.68/18,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,779.63

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