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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,825.80, 28,238.70 and 18,534.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,825.80, 28,238.70 and 18,534.20 is: 27,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,825.80 : 28,238.70 = 18,534.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,825.80/28,238.70 = 18,534.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,825.80x = 28,238.70 × 18,534.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,825.80x = 523,381,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,381,713.54/18,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,801.30

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