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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,807.30, 28,210.95 and 18,515.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,807.30, 28,210.95 and 18,515.70 is: 27,773.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,807.30 : 28,210.95 = 18,515.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,807.30/28,210.95 = 18,515.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,807.30x = 28,210.95 × 18,515.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,807.30x = 522,345,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,345,486.92/18,807.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,773.55

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