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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,885.24, 28,284.02 and 18,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,885.24, 28,284.02 and 18,229.24 is: 27,301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,885.24 : 28,284.02 = 18,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,885.24/28,284.02 = 18,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,885.24x = 28,284.02 × 18,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,885.24x = 515,596,188.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,596,188.74/18,885.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,301.54

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