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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,986.14, 28,284.29 and 18,133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,986.14, 28,284.29 and 18,133.22 is: 27,013.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,986.14 : 28,284.29 = 18,133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,986.14/28,284.29 = 18,133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,986.14x = 28,284.29 × 18,133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,986.14x = 512,885,253.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,885,253.11/18,986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,013.67

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