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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,777.60, 28,166.40 and 17,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,777.60, 28,166.40 and 17,246.70 is: 25,870.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,777.60 : 28,166.40 = 17,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,777.60/28,166.40 = 17,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,777.60x = 28,166.40 × 17,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,777.60x = 485,777,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,777,450.88/18,777.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,870.05

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