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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,670.40, 28,005.60 and 17,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,670.40, 28,005.60 and 17,244.80 is: 25,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,670.40 : 28,005.60 = 17,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,670.40/28,005.60 = 17,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,670.40x = 28,005.60 × 17,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,670.40x = 482,950,970.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,950,970.88/18,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.20

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