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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,754.60, 28,139.16 and 17,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,754.60, 28,139.16 and 17,223.64 is: 25,842.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,754.60 : 28,139.16 = 17,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,754.60/28,139.16 = 17,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,754.60x = 28,139.16 × 17,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,754.60x = 484,658,761.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,658,761.74/18,754.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,842.13

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