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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,775.40, 28,163.10 and 17,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,775.40, 28,163.10 and 17,623.40 is: 26,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,775.40 : 28,163.10 = 17,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,775.40/28,163.10 = 17,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,775.40x = 28,163.10 × 17,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,775.40x = 496,329,576.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,329,576.54/18,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.10

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