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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,903.73, 28,355.59 and 18,876.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,903.73, 28,355.59 and 18,876.39 is: 28,314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,903.73 : 28,355.59 = 18,876.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,903.73/28,355.59 = 18,876.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,903.73x = 28,355.59 × 18,876.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,903.73x = 535,251,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,251,175.52/18,903.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,314.58

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