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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,717.20, 28,075.80 and 17,032.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,717.20, 28,075.80 and 17,032.40 is: 25,548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,717.20 : 28,075.80 = 17,032.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,717.20/28,075.80 = 17,032.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,717.20x = 28,075.80 × 17,032.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,717.20x = 478,198,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,198,255.92/18,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.60

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