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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.40, 28,295.10 and 18,748.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.40, 28,295.10 and 18,748.20 is: 28,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.40 : 28,295.10 = 18,748.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.40/28,295.10 = 18,748.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.40x = 28,295.10 × 18,748.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.40x = 530,482,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,482,193.82/18,863.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,122.30

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