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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,741.84, 28,137.48 and 17,194.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,741.84, 28,137.48 and 17,194.53 is: 25,814.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,741.84 : 28,137.48 = 17,194.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,741.84/28,137.48 = 17,194.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,741.84x = 28,137.48 × 17,194.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,741.84x = 483,810,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,810,743.98/18,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.47

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