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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,751.80, 28,134.90 and 18,456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,751.80, 28,134.90 and 18,456.60 is: 27,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,751.80 : 28,134.90 = 18,456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,751.80/28,134.90 = 18,456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,751.80x = 28,134.90 × 18,456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,751.80x = 519,274,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,274,595.34/18,751.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,691.99

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