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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,747.60, 28,121.40 and 17,216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,747.60, 28,121.40 and 17,216.70 is: 25,825.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,747.60 : 28,121.40 = 17,216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,747.60/28,121.40 = 17,216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,747.60x = 28,121.40 × 17,216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,747.60x = 484,157,707.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,157,707.38/18,747.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.05

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