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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.97, 28,310.72 and 18,246.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.97, 28,310.72 and 18,246.87 is: 27,328.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.97 : 28,310.72 = 18,246.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.97/28,310.72 = 18,246.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.97x = 28,310.72 × 18,246.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.97x = 516,581,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,581,936.21/18,902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,328.08

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