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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,769.80, 28,154.70 and 18,478.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,769.80, 28,154.70 and 18,478.20 is: 27,717.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,769.80 : 28,154.70 = 18,478.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,769.80/28,154.70 = 18,478.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,769.80x = 28,154.70 × 18,478.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,769.80x = 520,248,177.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,248,177.54/18,769.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,717.30

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