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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,793.80, 28,190.70 and 18,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,793.80, 28,190.70 and 18,356.40 is: 27,534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,793.80 : 28,190.70 = 18,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,793.80/28,190.70 = 18,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,793.80x = 28,190.70 × 18,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,793.80x = 517,479,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,479,765.48/18,793.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,534.60

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