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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,744.80, 28,117.20 and 17,794.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,744.80, 28,117.20 and 17,794.40 is: 26,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,744.80 : 28,117.20 = 17,794.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,744.80/28,117.20 = 17,794.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,744.80x = 28,117.20 × 17,794.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,744.80x = 500,328,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,328,703.68/18,744.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,691.60

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