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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,892.80, 28,274.40 and 18,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,892.80, 28,274.40 and 18,892.80 is: 28,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,892.80 : 28,274.40 = 18,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,892.80/28,274.40 = 18,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,892.80x = 28,274.40 × 18,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,892.80x = 534,182,584.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,182,584.32/18,892.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,274.40

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