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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,687.44, 28,031.16 and 17,546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,687.44, 28,031.16 and 17,546.96 is: 26,320.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,687.44 : 28,031.16 = 17,546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,687.44/28,031.16 = 17,546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,687.44x = 28,031.16 × 17,546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,687.44x = 491,861,643.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,861,643.27/18,687.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,320.44

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