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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,926.60, 28,346.15 and 18,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,926.60, 28,346.15 and 18,270.50 is: 27,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,926.60 : 28,346.15 = 18,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,926.60/28,346.15 = 18,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,926.60x = 28,346.15 × 18,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,926.60x = 517,898,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,898,237.52/18,926.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,363.52

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