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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,814.60, 28,254.30 and 18,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,814.60, 28,254.30 and 18,231.40 is: 27,378.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,814.60 : 28,254.30 = 18,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,814.60/28,254.30 = 18,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,814.60x = 28,254.30 × 18,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,814.60x = 515,115,445.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,115,445.02/18,814.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,378.50

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