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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,688.40, 28,032.60 and 17,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,688.40, 28,032.60 and 17,536.40 is: 26,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,688.40 : 28,032.60 = 17,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,688.40/28,032.60 = 17,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,688.40x = 28,032.60 × 17,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,688.40x = 491,590,886.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,590,886.64/18,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,304.60

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