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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,734.40, 28,101.60 and 17,308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,734.40, 28,101.60 and 17,308.80 is: 25,963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,734.40 : 28,101.60 = 17,308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,734.40/28,101.60 = 17,308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,734.40x = 28,101.60 × 17,308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,734.40x = 486,404,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,404,974.08/18,734.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,963.20

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