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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.68, 28,374.91 and 18,861.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.68, 28,374.91 and 18,861.94 is: 28,309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.68 : 28,374.91 = 18,861.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.68/28,374.91 = 18,861.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.68x = 28,374.91 × 18,861.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.68x = 535,205,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,205,731.83/18,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,309.26

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