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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,757.73, 28,156.42 and 18,334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,757.73, 28,156.42 and 18,334.19 is: 27,520.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,757.73 : 28,156.42 = 18,334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,757.73/28,156.42 = 18,334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,757.73x = 28,156.42 × 18,334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,757.73x = 516,225,247.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,225,247.31/18,757.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,520.66

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