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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,775.32, 28,028.46 and 17,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,775.32, 28,028.46 and 17,463.12 is: 26,069.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,775.32 : 28,028.46 = 17,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,775.32/28,028.46 = 17,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,775.32x = 28,028.46 × 17,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,775.32x = 489,464,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,464,360.40/18,775.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,069.56

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