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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,707.60, 28,093.80 and 18,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,707.60, 28,093.80 and 18,124.40 is: 27,217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,707.60 : 28,093.80 = 18,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,707.60/28,093.80 = 18,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,707.60x = 28,093.80 × 18,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,707.60x = 509,183,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,183,268.72/18,707.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,217.99

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