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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,723.01, 28,117.97 and 17,970.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,723.01, 28,117.97 and 17,970.48 is: 26,987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,723.01 : 28,117.97 = 17,970.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,723.01/28,117.97 = 17,970.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,723.01x = 28,117.97 × 17,970.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,723.01x = 505,293,417.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,293,417.53/18,723.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,987.83

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