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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,772.40, 28,115.40 and 18,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,772.40, 28,115.40 and 18,340.40 is: 27,468.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,772.40 : 28,115.40 = 18,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,772.40/28,115.40 = 18,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,772.40x = 28,115.40 × 18,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,772.40x = 515,647,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,647,682.16/18,772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.39

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