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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,727.20, 28,090.80 and 17,123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,727.20, 28,090.80 and 17,123.40 is: 25,685.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,727.20 : 28,090.80 = 17,123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,727.20/28,090.80 = 17,123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,727.20x = 28,090.80 × 17,123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,727.20x = 481,010,004.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,010,004.72/18,727.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,685.10

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