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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,665.40, 28,013.40 and 18,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,665.40, 28,013.40 and 18,519.60 is: 27,794.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,665.40 : 28,013.40 = 18,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,665.40/28,013.40 = 18,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,665.40x = 28,013.40 × 18,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,665.40x = 518,796,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,796,962.64/18,665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,794.58

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