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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,730.80, 28,031.40 and 17,175.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,730.80, 28,031.40 and 17,175.60 is: 25,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,730.80 : 28,031.40 = 17,175.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,730.80/28,031.40 = 17,175.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,730.80x = 28,031.40 × 17,175.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,730.80x = 481,456,113.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,456,113.84/18,730.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,703.98

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