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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,997.60, 28,496.40 and 18,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,997.60, 28,496.40 and 18,738.40 is: 28,107.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,997.60 : 28,496.40 = 18,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,997.60/28,496.40 = 18,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,997.60x = 28,496.40 × 18,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,997.60x = 533,976,941.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,976,941.76/18,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,107.60

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