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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.10, 28,343.88 and 18,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.10, 28,343.88 and 18,269 is: 27,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.10 : 28,343.88 = 18,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.10/28,343.88 = 18,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.10x = 28,343.88 × 18,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.10x = 517,814,343.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,814,343.72/18,925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,361.25

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