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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,681.92, 28,022.88 and 17,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,681.92, 28,022.88 and 17,747.54 is: 26,621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,681.92 : 28,022.88 = 17,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,681.92/28,022.88 = 17,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,681.92x = 28,022.88 × 17,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,681.92x = 497,337,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,337,183.72/18,681.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,621.31

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