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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,725.52, 28,121.73 and 17,972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,725.52, 28,121.73 and 17,972.98 is: 26,991.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,725.52 : 28,121.73 = 17,972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,725.52/28,121.73 = 17,972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,725.52x = 28,121.73 × 17,972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,725.52x = 505,431,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,431,290.86/18,725.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,991.58

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