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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,999.80, 28,467.30 and 16,213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,999.80, 28,467.30 and 16,213.40 is: 24,292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,999.80 : 28,467.30 = 16,213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,999.80/28,467.30 = 16,213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,999.80x = 28,467.30 × 16,213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,999.80x = 461,551,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,551,721.82/18,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.45

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