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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,766.08, 28,121.16 and 17,106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,766.08, 28,121.16 and 17,106.42 is: 25,634.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,766.08 : 28,121.16 = 17,106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,766.08/28,121.16 = 17,106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,766.08x = 28,121.16 × 17,106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,766.08x = 481,052,373.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,052,373.85/18,766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,634.14

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