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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.24, 28,432.86 and 18,436.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.24, 28,432.86 and 18,436.84 is: 27,655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.24 : 28,432.86 = 18,436.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.24/28,432.86 = 18,436.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.24x = 28,432.86 × 18,436.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.24x = 524,212,090.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,212,090.56/18,955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,655.26

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