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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.40, 28,116.60 and 17,318.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.40, 28,116.60 and 17,318.80 is: 25,978.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.40 : 28,116.60 = 17,318.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.40/28,116.60 = 17,318.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.40x = 28,116.60 × 17,318.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.40x = 486,945,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,945,772.08/18,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.20

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