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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,791.14, 28,020.88 and 18,622.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,791.14, 28,020.88 and 18,622.41 is: 27,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,791.14 : 28,020.88 = 18,622.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,791.14/28,020.88 = 18,622.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,791.14x = 28,020.88 × 18,622.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,791.14x = 521,816,315.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,816,315.92/18,791.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,769.27

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