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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,983.80, 28,475.70 and 18,546.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,983.80, 28,475.70 and 18,546.40 is: 27,819.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,983.80 : 28,475.70 = 18,546.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,983.80/28,475.70 = 18,546.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,983.80x = 28,475.70 × 18,546.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,983.80x = 528,121,722.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,121,722.48/18,983.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,819.60

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