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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,803.80, 28,205.70 and 18,479.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,803.80, 28,205.70 and 18,479.80 is: 27,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,803.80 : 28,205.70 = 18,479.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,803.80/28,205.70 = 18,479.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,803.80x = 28,205.70 × 18,479.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,803.80x = 521,235,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,235,694.86/18,803.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,719.70

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