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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,702.40, 28,068.90 and 18,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,702.40, 28,068.90 and 18,556.60 is: 27,850.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,702.40 : 28,068.90 = 18,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,702.40/28,068.90 = 18,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,702.40x = 28,068.90 × 18,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,702.40x = 520,863,349.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,863,349.74/18,702.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,850.08

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