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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,672.90, 28,009.35 and 17,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,672.90, 28,009.35 and 17,247.30 is: 25,870.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,672.90 : 28,009.35 = 17,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,672.90/28,009.35 = 17,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,672.90x = 28,009.35 × 17,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,672.90x = 483,085,662.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,085,662.26/18,672.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.95

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