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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,647.95, 28,074 and 17,014.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,647.95, 28,074 and 17,014.99 is: 25,615.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,647.95 : 28,074 = 17,014.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,647.95/28,074 = 17,014.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,647.95x = 28,074 × 17,014.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,647.95x = 477,678,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,678,829.26/18,647.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,615.62

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