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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,663.90, 27,995.85 and 18,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,663.90, 27,995.85 and 18,534.30 is: 27,801.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,663.90 : 27,995.85 = 18,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,663.90/27,995.85 = 18,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,663.90x = 27,995.85 × 18,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,663.90x = 518,883,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,883,482.66/18,663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,801.45

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