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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,809.30, 28,221.15 and 18,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,809.30, 28,221.15 and 18,514.10 is: 27,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,809.30 : 28,221.15 = 18,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,809.30/28,221.15 = 18,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,809.30x = 28,221.15 × 18,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,809.30x = 522,489,193.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,489,193.22/18,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,778.24

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